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Y497 NRE

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,143 mi
Last recorded23,143 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 NRE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 23,143 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 23,143 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 22,627 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 21,432 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 20,616 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 20,585 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 20,516 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 20,178 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,578 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2016 19,578 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 9,746 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 9,007 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 8,369 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 7,847 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,847 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 6,118 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 5,894 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 5,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 4,237 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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Y497 NRE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y497 NRE, 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 Y497 NRE registered?

Y497 NRE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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