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Y722 XAT

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,577 mi
Last recorded24,577 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY722 XAT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 24,577 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 22,748 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,871 miles

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

slight play in swinging arm

Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,222 miles

light switch fixed to the on position

Fail 25 Apr 2023 21,122 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements figure sizes (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2022 20,207 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 20,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2020 19,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 19,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,683 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,670 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,986 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 10,986 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

light binding on front brake

light binding on rear brake

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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Y722 XAT is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y722 XAT, 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 Y722 XAT registered?

Y722 XAT is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 4 August 2001.

Is Y722 XAT safe to buy?

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