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Y534 XJE

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,406 mi
Last recorded36,406 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 XJE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 36,406 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 35,582 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 35,578 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 4 May 2023 34,148 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 34,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 32,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 26,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 15,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 15,523 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2014 13,806 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 13,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 13,574 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 13,343 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 12,024 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 10,474 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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Y534 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y534 XJE, 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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Y534 XJE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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