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Y825 NLD

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,839 mi
Last recorded40,839 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY825 NLD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 40,839 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim borderline (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front main beam not working

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 40,833 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim borderline (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play carrier (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front main beam not working

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,598 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2015 40,022 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Uneven wear on front tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2014 39,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 35,256 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,998 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,693 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,448 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 17,438 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,292 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,946 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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Y825 NLD is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y825 NLD, 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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Y825 NLD is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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