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Y87 RSS

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,721 mi
Last recorded29,721 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 RSS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 29,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 29,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 29,685 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 29,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 29,403 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 29,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 29,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 28,511 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 28,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 27,731 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,554 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 25,430 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,692 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 21,461 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,179 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 18,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 15,759 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 15,724 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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
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Y87 RSS is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y87 RSS, 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 Y87 RSS registered?

Y87 RSS is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y87 RSS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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