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R6 XFU

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,075 mi
Last recorded28,075 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 XFU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 28,075 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 28,075 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 27,532 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator damaged

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2022 25,444 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 23,400 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 23,400 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,882 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 22,882 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 22,235 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 22,235 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,612 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,463 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 21,460 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 21,460 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 21,207 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Feb 2013 20,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working.

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 20,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 20,400 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust loose

Fail 26 Jan 2012 20,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust loose

Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,684 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 19,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 18,531 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 18,531 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 174,444 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 17,444 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,995 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 15,968 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 12,940 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 XFU is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XFU, 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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R6 XFU is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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