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Y466 DRB

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

43,428 mi
Last recorded43,428 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 DRB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 43,428 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

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

Slight play in rear suspension linkage

Steering slightly impeded by steering damper but does not effect operation

Fail 9 Jan 2026 45,428 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Slight play in rear suspension linkage

Steering slightly impeded by steering damper but does not effect operation

Pass 11 Sep 2024 43,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc has slight run out

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 43,346 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 43,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 42,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Slight run out on rear disc

Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 38,907 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,851 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 32,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,425 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 31,911 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 31,799 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 31,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,396 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 26,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,230 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,216 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 25,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 24,790 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 23,973 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,467 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 20,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 17,507 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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Y466 DRB is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 Y466 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.

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Y466 DRB is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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