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Y533 PNW

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,839 mi
Last recorded45,839 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 PNW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 45,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 45,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 40,831 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 40,831 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kicks to the right ( beam corrector fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 40,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

indicator tell tale ,lights but doesn't flash

Pass 22 May 2019 38,828 miles

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

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

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

indicator tell tale lights up , not flashing

Fail 22 May 2019 38,828 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

indicator tell tale lights up , not flashing

Pass 5 May 2018 38,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 27,010 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,039 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 24,363 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 19,695 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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Y533 PNW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y533 PNW, 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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Y533 PNW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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