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Y568 OHB

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,721 mi
Last recorded51,721 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY568 OHB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 51,721 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 51,371 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 51,354 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both interact with each other when operated (4.4.3 (b))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls does not operate from front lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,079 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 50,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Front brake slightly spongy - still has good braking effort.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil LH fork seal slight weap. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 50,593 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 50,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,937 miles

main swing arm bearing worn.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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Y568 OHB is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y568 OHB, 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 Y568 OHB registered?

Y568 OHB is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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