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Y475 RBD

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,687 mi
Last recorded21,687 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 RBD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 21,687 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 21,687 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 20,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 19,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 18,847 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 18,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 16,452 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 14,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 12,237 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 12,237 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,290 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 10,494 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,494 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 9,775 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,107 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 8,484 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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Y475 RBD is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 17,265 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y475 RBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y475 RBD registered?

Y475 RBD is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y475 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y475 RBD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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