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R6 TOU

2001 Yamaha R6

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,082 mi
Last recorded36,082 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 TOU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 36,082 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 33,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 31,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 31,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 30,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 29,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 28,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 25,188 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 23,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,179 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,751 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 19,477 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 14,885 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,706 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,919 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,902 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,769 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,694 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 13,589 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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R6 TOU is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R6 TOU, 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 R6 TOU registered?

R6 TOU is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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