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Y979 XFR

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,701 mi
Last recorded25,701 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 XFR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 25,701 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 22,410 miles

Nearside Front handle bar grip is worn at end

Offside Rear exhaust is loose on clamp

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 22,390 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front handle bar grip is worn at end

Offside Rear exhaust is loose on clamp

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,118 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,058 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 22,058 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 21,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,084 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 21,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 22 May 2014 20,890 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 20,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,089 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2007 10,654 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 May 2006 9,860 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 9,832 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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Y979 XFR 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 73.3%.

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 Y979 XFR, 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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Y979 XFR is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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