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Y61 LRR

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,318 mi
Last recorded23,318 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 LRR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 23,318 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 23,318 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect beam kick up too the right (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2025 23,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 23,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 22,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 22,898 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 22,898 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 22,654 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Split in front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2018 22,559 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate light missing.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,535 miles

Both front fork dust covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2016 21,467 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,068 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 21,068 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 20,191 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 18,239 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 17,272 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 17,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,080 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 15,080 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,295 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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Y61 LRR is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y61 LRR, 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 Y61 LRR registered?

Y61 LRR is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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