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X128 ERA

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,077 mi
Last recorded29,077 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX128 ERA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 29,077 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 29,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 28,629 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 28,101 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 27,378 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 25,441 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 22,971 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 22,971 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,132 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 19,832 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 19,832 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,649 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 15,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 10,170 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 8,782 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 6,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2009 6,043 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 5,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,997 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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X128 ERA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X128 ERA, 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 X128 ERA registered?

X128 ERA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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