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X896 NLB

2001 Yamaha R6

Orange Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,745 mi
Last recorded44,745 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 NLB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 44,745 miles

No direction indicators fitted

No lights fitted

Fail 10 May 2025 44,745 miles

Front Brake excessively binding >20KgF measured (1.2.1 (f))

No direction indicators fitted

No lights fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 44,547 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective glass/lens split , not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 44,547 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure silencer strap fitted incorrectly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective glass/lens split , not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 43,508 miles

front brake discs becoming pitted

slight damage to clutch lever

Fail 2 Aug 2018 43,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

front brake discs becoming pitted

n/s indicators flashing fast

slight damage to clutch lever

Pass 29 Jul 2017 39,829 miles

front tyre wearing low

rear tyre at legal limits

Pass 6 Aug 2016 38,818 miles

REAR TYRE near legal limmits

rear brake pads wearing low

slight damage to clutch leaver

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,568 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyre wearing low

slight damage to clutch lever

slight play in rear swing arm mounting bushs

Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,317 miles

1. Slight play in rear swinging arm mounting bush. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low. 3. Brake fluid low in front master cylinder.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,681 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 33,253 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,253 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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X896 NLB is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Orange with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X896 NLB, 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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X896 NLB is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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