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Y688 NYA

2001 Yamaha R6

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,047 mi
Last recorded8,047 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 NYA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 8,047 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 8,047 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 8,005 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 7,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2015 7,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 7,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 7,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 6,933 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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Y688 NYA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y688 NYA, 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 Y688 NYA registered?

Y688 NYA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y688 NYA safe to buy?

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