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X106 SOJ

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,092 mi
Last recorded24,092 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX106 SOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 24,092 miles

Central Front Fuel filler/tank corroded but not leaking

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Front brake lever slightly notchy (1.2.1 (c))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose Front mount incorrectly fitted (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 24,092 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Fuel filler/tank corroded but not leaking

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Front brake lever slightly notchy (1.2.1 (c))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose Front mount incorrectly fitted (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 20,845 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 20,773 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 18,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,654 miles

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play upper shock absorber bush has slight up/down free movement when tested with the wheel raised off the ground (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,493 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 18,493 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,223 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 18,233 miles

Rear Upper Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,597 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,038 miles

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

No Rear footrests fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 14,730 miles

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 22 May 2007 13,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,555 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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X106 SOJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X106 SOJ, 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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X106 SOJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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