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Y731 AVV

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,725 mi
Last recorded28,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 AVV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 28,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 28,725 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 27,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 24,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 24,566 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 24,131 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 24,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 22,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 18,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 10,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 3,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 3,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 3,383 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 1,986 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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Y731 AVV is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y731 AVV, 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 Y731 AVV registered?

Y731 AVV is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 26 May 2001.

Is Y731 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y731 AVV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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