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Y10 GRC

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,655 mi
Last recorded15,655 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY10 GRC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 15,655 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 15,649 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 15,634 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 15,591 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 15,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 15,558 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 15,479 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 15,200 miles

exhaust slightly lauder than standard exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2017 14,899 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 14,899 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Footrest missing rear pillion (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 13,507 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 13,507 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 12,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 12,985 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 10,796 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 10,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 5,449 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 5,449 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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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Y10 GRC is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y10 GRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y10 GRC registered?

Y10 GRC is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y10 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y10 GRC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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