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X468 FBB

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,815 mi
Last recorded12,815 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 FBB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 12,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 12,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 12,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 10,262 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 9,550 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 7,945 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 7,945 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,878 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 6,262 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 5,251 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 4,728 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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X468 FBB is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 X468 FBB, 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 X468 FBB registered?

X468 FBB is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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