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X93 SOJ

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,115 mi
Last recorded37,115 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX93 SOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 37,115 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,870 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 36,767 miles

Rear tyre plugged

Fail 6 May 2021 36,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre plugged

Fail 4 Mar 2021 36,767 miles

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

Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre plugged

Rear seat panel loose both sides

Pass 19 Oct 2019 36,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,918 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 32,918 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 30,676 miles

Exhaust strap taped up.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,187 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 23,088 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,088 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 22,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,518 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 20,570 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 20,326 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 May 2008 17,949 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 May 2008 17,949 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2007 15,112 miles

slight play in rear lower shock absorber mounting pivot bushes, efficient at test.

Pass 24 May 2006 9,934 miles

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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X93 SOJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X93 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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What year was X93 SOJ registered?

X93 SOJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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