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Y600 PJL

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,006 mi
Last recorded3,006 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY600 PJL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 3,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 2,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 2,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 2,491 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 2,491 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 2,193 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 2,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 2,180 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 1,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 1,996 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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Y600 PJL is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y600 PJL, 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

How do I check the history of Y600 PJL?

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What year was Y600 PJL registered?

Y600 PJL is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y600 PJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y600 PJL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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