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AE51 WYF

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,801 mi
Last recorded27,801 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WYF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 27,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 27,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth at 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 25,932 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 23,902 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 23,902 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 20,563 miles

Rear shock has reduced damping effect

Pass 9 May 2018 18,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 18,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height too small (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose also needs lubricating (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 14,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 11,577 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 11,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 9,582 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 9,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 8,971 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 6,831 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,300 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 5,563 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 5,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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AE51 WYF is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AE51 WYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 WYF registered?

AE51 WYF is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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