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R66 YMA

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,148 mi
Last recorded29,148 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 YMA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 29,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 28,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 28,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 27,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 27,239 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 24,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 24,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 23,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 18,797 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,099 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 12,876 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 10,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 5,551 miles

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 YMA 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 89.5%.

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 YMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R66 YMA registered?

R66 YMA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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