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Y868 JBH

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,943 mi
Last recorded25,943 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 JBH
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 25,943 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2025 25,560 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 25,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,351 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,819 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 21,779 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,779 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,775 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 21,775 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,768 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,738 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 21,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,645 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,470 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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Y868 JBH is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y868 JBH, 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 Y868 JBH registered?

Y868 JBH is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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