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AF51 EOS

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,538 mi
Last recorded17,538 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 EOS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 17,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 17,292 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 17,292 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 17,021 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 17,021 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 15,864 miles

indicators flashing fast

Pass 5 Jun 2019 15,592 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER SHOCKER LINKAGE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 15,169 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 15,169 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 14,754 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 May 2016 10,695 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 10,376 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 10,328 miles

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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AF51 EOS is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF51 EOS, 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 AF51 EOS registered?

AF51 EOS is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is AF51 EOS safe to buy?

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