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X756 HBE

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,945 mi
Last recorded26,945 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX756 HBE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 26,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 26,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 24,466 miles

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

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

seat bolt missing

Pass 4 Sep 2021 24,101 miles

Drive chain slightly tight has tight spot has tight spot (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 24,065 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 24,065 miles

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 23,916 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,509 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 23,509 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 23,309 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,044 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 19,750 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 17,709 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2014 17,709 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 15,882 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 15,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 15,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,780 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 8,268 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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X756 HBE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 X756 HBE, 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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X756 HBE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X756 HBE safe to buy?

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