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Y421 HPL

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,496 mi
Last recorded16,496 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 HPL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 16,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 16,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 15,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 15,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 14,671 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 13,834 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 12,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 10,053 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 7,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 7,509 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 7,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 4,877 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 4,659 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 4,084 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 2,468 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 2,468 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 1,742 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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Y421 HPL is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y421 HPL, 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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What year was Y421 HPL registered?

Y421 HPL is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y421 HPL safe to buy?

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