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R6 UJM

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

25,211 mi
Last recorded25,211 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 UJM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 25,211 miles

Front tyre 12 years old and cracking in treads

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 24,019 miles

Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 24,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 13 May 2024 24,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 21 May 2022 23,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 23,107 miles

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

registration plate small

Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,613 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 20,740 miles

Chain dry - slightly rusty.

Front r/h indicator lens missing.

One rear light not working advise attention.

Rear brake pads nearing minimum limit.

Rear under tray slightly loose.

some led bulbs not working in indicators.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 20,740 miles

Chain dry - slightly rusty.

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front r/h indicator lens missing.

One rear light not working advise attention.

Rear brake pads nearing minimum limit.

Rear under tray slightly loose.

some led bulbs not working in indicators.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,073 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,087 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 16,087 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 13,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 13,278 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 10,107 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 10,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,360 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 8,233 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 8,227 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,887 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,615 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 7,026 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 UJM is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R6 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

R6 UJM is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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