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Y146 RRS

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,382 mi
Last recorded11,382 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 RRS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 11,382 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 11,202 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 10,993 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 10,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 10,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2013 9,856 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 9,751 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,392 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 9,369 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 8,251 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 7,024 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,903 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 3,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 3,106 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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Y146 RRS is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y146 RRS, 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 Y146 RRS registered?

Y146 RRS is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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