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W321 SCT

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

15,831 mi
Last recorded15,831 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW321 SCT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 15,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 15,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 15,383 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 14,891 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 14,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 13,485 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 11,817 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 11,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 10,063 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 10,046 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,006 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 10,006 miles

Front 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))

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2014 8,571 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 8,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 34,755 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 34,750 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,038 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 27,038 miles

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,275 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,276 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,866 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 15,866 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 15,778 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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W321 SCT is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W321 SCT, 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 W321 SCT registered?

W321 SCT is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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