CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y705 XAE

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,502 mi
Last recorded11,502 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 XAE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 11,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 11,478 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 11,450 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 11,294 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 11,271 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 11,241 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 11,227 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,147 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 11,144 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,956 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,761 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,653 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,591 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 10,591 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,557 miles

front tyre tread depth 2.0mm!

rear mono shock linkage small amount of wear!

Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,377 miles

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

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

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
Full Yamaha R6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y705 XAE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y705 XAE, 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

How do I check the history of Y705 XAE?

You can check the full history of Y705 XAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y705 XAE registered?

Y705 XAE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y705 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y705 XAE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y705 XAE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y705 XAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.