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Y979 LCK

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,239 mi
Last recorded28,239 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 LCK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 28,239 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 28,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2025 28,230 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 28,165 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,140 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside One headlight dipbeam not working

Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,127 miles

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

front tyre valve split

o/s foot peg position incorrect

Pass 5 Jul 2017 27,869 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,556 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,935 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 24,294 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,351 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,125 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 20,775 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 20,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 May 2006 19,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 18,341 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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Y979 LCK is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y979 LCK, 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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Y979 LCK is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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