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Y293 WEW

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,113 mi
Last recorded41,113 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 41,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,495 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 40,491 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 40,007 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 40,007 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

drilled hole in frame with does not effect the structure of the frame

Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,803 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,787 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,200 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

advise fairing damage o/s no mirrors fitted engine corrosion

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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Y293 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y293 WEW, 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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Y293 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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