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Y214 LDP

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,512 mi
Last recorded22,512 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 LDP
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 22,512 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable both handlebars (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front oil light flashing low oil

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 22,501 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket missing engine bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable both handlebars (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue side lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Front fairing panels missing bolts and loose

Front oil light flashing low oil

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,422 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,251 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 20,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front slight binding on front brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,292 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 20,292 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,592 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

steering slightly restricted by cables.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,190 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear lever slightly bent.

n/s handlebar slightly bent.

steering slightly restricted by cables on l.h. lock.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

gear lever bent.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 17,075 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

gear lever bent.

Pass 30 May 2008 14,554 miles

silencer slightly loose.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

n/s switchgear loose.

steering slightly restricted by cables.

Fail 30 May 2008 14,554 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

n/s switchgear loose.

silencer slightly loose.

steering slightly restricted by cables.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,905 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 22,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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Y214 LDP is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y214 LDP, 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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Y214 LDP is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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