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Y291 CDC

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,883 mi
Last recorded30,883 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 CDC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 30,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 30,874 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 30,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 30,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 30,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 30,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 29,272 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 29,251 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 29,187 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 25,229 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 25,180 miles

Direction indicators not working all of them (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre profile incorrect

Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,796 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 20,796 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 20,770 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 18,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 16,346 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 14,589 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,496 miles

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

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

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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Y291 CDC is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y291 CDC, 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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Y291 CDC is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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