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Y506 HOD

2001 Yamaha R6

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,682 mi
Last recorded42,682 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 HOD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 42,682 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,204 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 41,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,244 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,789 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,399 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 40,375 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,724 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 38,724 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected BAR END MIRROR CAUSING THROTTLE TO NOT RETURN, REMOVED MIRROR NOW THROTTLE RETURNS CORRECTLY (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,176 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 36,160 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 31,678 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 31,667 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,630 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,054 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,652 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,939 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,893 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 12,045 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 10,988 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 10,579 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 10,579 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,226 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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Y506 HOD is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y506 HOD, 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 Y506 HOD registered?

Y506 HOD is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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