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R600 GRL

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,003 mi
Last recorded33,003 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 GRL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 33,003 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 28,069 miles

Clutch stiff in operation

Main beam flasher inop

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 28,012 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Clutch stiff in operation

Main beam flasher inop

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 27,355 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 27,355 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dipped beams (4.1.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 26,979 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 25,856 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 25,856 miles

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 25,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,483 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 24,454 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front tyre valve damaged. tyre flat

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

Rear tyre valve damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,604 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 23,604 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,678 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 21,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 21,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,776 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 18,360 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 17,401 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,731 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 11,326 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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R600 GRL is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R600 GRL, 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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R600 GRL is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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