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Y791 GLG

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,248 mi
Last recorded29,248 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 GLG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 29,248 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 28,321 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 27,244 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 27,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 26,238 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 25,666 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,294 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 24,812 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,812 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 24,364 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,863 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 21,224 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 21,224 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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Y791 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y791 GLG, 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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Y791 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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