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Y614 PVS

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,007 mi
Last recorded51,007 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY614 PVS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 51,007 miles

Offside Front footpeg shortened but still usable

Fail 24 Jul 2026 51,007 miles

Offside Front footpeg shortened but still usable

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 50,304 miles

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

Offside Front footpeg shortened but still usable

Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,841 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 47,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,585 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 46,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 46,563 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Nail in tyre

offside front footpeg shortened but still usable

Pass 3 Jun 2017 42,003 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 42,003 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 37,837 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 37,837 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,181 miles

o/s front footrest shortened but still useable

Fail 26 May 2015 33,181 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

o/s front footrest shortened but still useable

Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,320 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 19,152 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,731 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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Y614 PVS 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 61.1%.

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 Y614 PVS, 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 Y614 PVS registered?

Y614 PVS is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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