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Y118 HUG

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,781 mi
Last recorded38,781 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 HUG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 38,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 37,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 37,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 36,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,068 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,705 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 30,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 29,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 29,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 28,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 27,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 27,331 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 24,977 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 24,377 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 23,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 22,167 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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Y118 HUG is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y118 HUG, 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 Y118 HUG registered?

Y118 HUG is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y118 HUG safe to buy?

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