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Y311 JGS

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,173 mi
Last recorded42,173 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 JGS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 42,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 41,869 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 41,567 miles

reg plate lit by rear lamps but dim

Pass 13 May 2023 41,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 40,484 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

reg plate lit by rear lamp but dim

Pass 27 Feb 2021 39,835 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

reg plate lit up by rear light but dim

Pass 4 May 2019 38,855 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 38,855 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 37,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 35,791 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 35,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,190 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 31,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,613 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 29,607 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 25,706 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 25,697 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,205 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,655 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,801 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,203 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 14,203 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 12,162 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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Y311 JGS is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y311 JGS, 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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Y311 JGS is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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