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Y60 DDD

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,712 mi
Last recorded20,712 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY60 DDD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 20,712 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 20,712 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 17,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 17,979 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 15,872 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 14,983 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 14,270 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 13,518 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 11,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2012 10,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 10,056 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 8,868 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,673 miles

joining link in chain poorly riveted

Fail 25 Sep 2007 7,671 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

joining link in chain poorly riveted

Fail 20 Mar 2007 24,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,648 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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Y60 DDD 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 77.8%.

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 Y60 DDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y60 DDD registered?

Y60 DDD is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y60 DDD safe to buy?

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