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Y489 TEH

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,778 mi
Last recorded21,778 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 TEH
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 21,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 21,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,570 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,317 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,303 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,100 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 20,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,564 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 20,284 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,284 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,221 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,769 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 16,769 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 15,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,556 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,991 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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Y489 TEH is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y489 TEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y489 TEH registered?

Y489 TEH is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y489 TEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 TEH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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