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Y97 HUG

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,592 mi
Last recorded22,592 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 HUG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 22,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 22,381 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 22,261 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,352 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 20,588 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 19,860 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 19,268 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,136 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight accident damage to o/s of bike

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,325 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 17,325 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 16,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,693 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Tail plastics are cracked and the numberplate will fall off in time

Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,378 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,294 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 12,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,721 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 11,721 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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Y97 HUG is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y97 HUG, 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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Y97 HUG is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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