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Y698 GTT

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

16,364 mi
Last recorded16,364 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 GTT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 16,364 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 16,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 16,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 16,297 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 16,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 16,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 16,240 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 15,966 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 15,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 15,403 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 15,150 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 14,725 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 14,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 13,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 13,134 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 12,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,672 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 10,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 10,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,467 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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Y698 GTT is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y698 GTT, 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 Y698 GTT registered?

Y698 GTT is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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