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Y629 NLE

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

24,926 mi
Last recorded24,926 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 NLE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 24,926 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 21,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever operation "notchy"

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 21,648 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever operation "notchy"

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 18,545 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 15,564 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 15,553 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong bulbs incorrect beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 15,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 11,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

front brakes dragging on

Fail 4 Jan 2017 11,355 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

front brakes dragging on

Fail 11 Nov 2014 7,806 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings fitted limiting checks

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 7,806 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings fitted limiting checks

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 6,102 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 6,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 4,383 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 4,383 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 4,131 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 4,130 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 3,852 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 3,481 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 3,481 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 2,250 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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Y629 NLE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y629 NLE, 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 Y629 NLE registered?

Y629 NLE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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