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Y401 DRB

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,439 mi
Last recorded29,439 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 DRB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 29,439 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 28,819 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 28,140 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 27,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 26,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 26,155 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 25,805 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 25,550 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 25,353 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 24,873 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 24,648 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 24,091 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 24,091 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2013 23,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 4 May 2013 23,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 23,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,636 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,839 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 19,839 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,333 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,530 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,402 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 15,402 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Y401 DRB is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y401 DRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y401 DRB registered?

Y401 DRB is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y401 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y401 DRB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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