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AE51 ZFY

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,583 mi
Last recorded16,583 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZFY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,583 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 16,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,464 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 15,464 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,538 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 13,538 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2006

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006

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 ZFY is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AE51 ZFY, 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 AE51 ZFY registered?

AE51 ZFY is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is AE51 ZFY safe to buy?

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