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Y843 HWE

2001 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,031 mi
Last recorded26,031 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 HWE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 26,031 miles

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

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

no direction indicators fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2024 25,954 miles

No direction indicators fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2021 25,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 25,432 miles

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

no direction indicators fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 24,930 miles

no direction indicators fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2019 24,930 miles

Rear Brake component insecure reservoir (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

no direction indicators fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2014 18,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT RH EXHAUST DOWNPIPE CRUSHED, AND WILL AFFECT ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 17,216 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,180 miles

Mounting bolt missing from rear of engine but not effecting security

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,888 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 16,888 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,711 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 15,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,521 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 11,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,138 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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Y843 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y843 HWE, 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 Y843 HWE registered?

Y843 HWE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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