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Y604 GLG

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,044 mi
Last recorded28,044 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 GLG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 28,044 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 27,144 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 26,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 26,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 26,403 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,392 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,374 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,269 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 25,269 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 22,489 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,487 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,550 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 20,550 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,742 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2006 11,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2006 11,372 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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Y604 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue 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 Y604 GLG, 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 Y604 GLG registered?

Y604 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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