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Y667 NLN

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,028 mi
Last recorded17,028 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY667 NLN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 17,028 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 16,968 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 15,896 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 15,690 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 14,701 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 8,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 5,996 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 5,934 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 48,482 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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Y667 NLN is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y667 NLN, 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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Y667 NLN is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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