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Y476 HTX

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,348 mi
Last recorded25,348 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 HTX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 25,348 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 25,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 25,335 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 25,335 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 25,292 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 25,292 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 25,783 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 25,234 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 24,868 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,297 miles

fork seal dust covers perished

split in rear tyre tread

Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,310 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 8,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 8,741 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 8,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 8,120 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,120 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 5,841 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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Y476 HTX is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y476 HTX, 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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Y476 HTX is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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