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Y295 RDD

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,112 mi
Last recorded22,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 RDD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 22,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork legs have very light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 21,644 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 21,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement in rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 21,587 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement in rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 21,172 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 21,172 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 21,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,692 miles

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

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess in linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 20,299 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 19,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,301 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 19,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 18,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 15,868 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2009 13,883 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 13,558 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 11,608 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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Y295 RDD is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y295 RDD, 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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Y295 RDD is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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