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R66 NEG

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,745 mi
Last recorded24,745 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 NEG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 24,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 22,737 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 21,615 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 17,819 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 17,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,672 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,386 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 13,356 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 13,356 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 11,461 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,390 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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R66 NEG is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R66 NEG, 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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What year was R66 NEG registered?

R66 NEG is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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