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R6 XJE

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,810 mi
Last recorded36,810 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 XJE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 36,810 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 36,799 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 35,303 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,297 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 34,904 miles

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

Front forks pitted

Offside Front fork dust seal corroded and deteriorated

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 34,904 miles

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

Front forks pitted

Offside Front fork dust seal corroded and deteriorated

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 29,858 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight runout on front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear one side of brake pads difficult to see, appears low

Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 28,351 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 27,549 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 27,549 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,874 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 26,874 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 22,765 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,815 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,836 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 20,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 17,200 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,542 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 29,156 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 25,025 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,611 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 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R6 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

R6 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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