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Y600 NAM

2001 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,706 mi
Last recorded36,706 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY600 NAM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 36,706 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,118 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,773 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 34,375 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 33,040 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 30,844 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 28,672 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 28,511 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 27,871 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 27,352 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,890 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,631 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 26,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 28 May 2012 26,353 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 25,426 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 May 2011 25,384 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,424 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,915 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,549 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 17,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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Y600 NAM is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Y600 NAM, 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 Y600 NAM registered?

Y600 NAM is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y600 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y600 NAM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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