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R6 YHM

2001 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,364 mi
Last recorded30,364 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 YHM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 30,364 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,252 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 30,232 miles

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Engine mounting/bracket missing ENGINE BOLT MISSING (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 29,808 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 29,808 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 28,728 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SHOCK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 28,728 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SHOCK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,695 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake holding on slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2015 28,075 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,431 miles

steeing is slightly out of alighnment

Fail 31 Aug 2012 24,430 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,946 miles

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

gearshifter fouling another component (water bottle)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,904 miles

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

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

rear tyre starting to crack in the tread area

Fail 21 Jul 2010 17,897 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

rear tyre starting to crack in the tread area

Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,191 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 YHM is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

R6 YHM is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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