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Y98 HHU

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,243 mi
Last recorded40,243 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 HHU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 40,243 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 40,243 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

tyre pressures low

Pass 11 Apr 2025 39,793 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 39,581 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre tread worn close to legal limit across the centre of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of the 3 LED's that make up the tail light does not illuminate, advise monitoring and repairing at the nearest opportunity. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 39,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 39,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,905 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 38,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 38,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Valve cover has a slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2018 37,962 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,612 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 37,612 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 36,881 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 36,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 35,860 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 35,524 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,442 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 33,489 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 33,489 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,919 miles

Drive Chain requires lubricating

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 24,605 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,510 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 11,655 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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Y98 HHU is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y98 HHU, 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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Y98 HHU is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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