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Y675 NLX

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

13,226 mi
Last recorded13,226 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY675 NLX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 13,226 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned out to the offside (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 13,033 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 12,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 12,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 11,579 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 10,649 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 9,997 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 4,908 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 980 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 973 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,398 miles

rear tyre has been repaired

Fail 18 Jul 2012 32,387 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,300 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,533 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 24,905 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 24,905 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,203 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 19,153 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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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Y675 NLX 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 Y675 NLX, 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 Y675 NLX registered?

Y675 NLX is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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