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J26 WLR

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,020 mi
Last recorded31,020 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 WLR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 31,020 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 28,314 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 25,825 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE EXCESSIVLY AGED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE EXCESSIVLY AGED (5.2.3 (e))

side stand switch u/s

Fail 11 May 2024 25,642 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE EXCESSIVLY AGED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE EXCESSIVLY AGED (5.2.3 (e))

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

side stand switch u/s

Pass 1 Apr 2023 21,653 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 21,653 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 17,799 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 2 Jun 2018 17,227 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 15,944 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,012 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 13,866 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 12,432 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 11,666 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 11,666 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,319 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 5,521 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 5,521 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 2,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 2,680 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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J26 WLR is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 17,636 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J26 WLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J26 WLR registered?

J26 WLR is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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