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Y662 TYS

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,138 mi
Last recorded40,138 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 TYS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 40,138 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 40,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 37,760 miles

All indicators flashing slightly fast when vehicle not at idle.

Arms of NS & OS Rear view mirrors showing signs of cracking but still firm / secure at time of test.

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front & Rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Front & Rear tyres show signs of high heat build up/rubber fragments stuck to tyres.

NS & OS Handlebar grips slightly loose but not insecure.

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension Lower spring/shock absorber arms bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 37,759 miles

Brake component modification unsafe OS Front Brake calliper or disc incorrectly fitted causing calliper to foul against Inner face of brake disc. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

All indicators flashing slightly fast when vehicle not at idle.

Arms of NS & OS Rear view mirrors showing signs of cracking but still firm / secure at time of test.

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front & Rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Front & Rear tyres show signs of high heat build up/rubber fragments stuck to tyres.

Front Brake binding but not excessively Appears to be due to incorrectly fitted calliper/disc on OS Front. (1.2.1 (f))

NS & OS Handlebar grips slightly loose but not insecure.

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension Lower spring/shock absorber arms bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 37,692 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

daytime only

Pass 18 May 2018 36,466 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,805 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,646 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 31,646 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 May 2014 28,721 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 May 2014 28,721 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,657 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 26,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,020 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,496 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 7,157 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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Y662 TYS 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 77.8%.

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 Y662 TYS, 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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Y662 TYS is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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