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Y672 WCE

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,223 mi
Last recorded29,223 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY672 WCE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 29,223 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 28,359 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 24,820 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator insecure Offside and Nearside (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 24,820 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator insecure Offside and Nearside (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 22,776 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 22,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fitted with oversize front tyre

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bearings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 21,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear linkage bearings - slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 20,948 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 20,430 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake disc becoming distorted

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Sep 2017 20,082 miles

1.front brake discs becoming pitted 2.rear brake discs becoming distorted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 19,818 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,129 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 17,094 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 16,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 15,071 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,449 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,864 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 7,873 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,686 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 6,718 miles

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

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

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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Y672 WCE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y672 WCE, 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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Y672 WCE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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