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BU51 JPJ

2001 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,446 mi
Last recorded39,446 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 JPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 39,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seals both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 37,396 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 37,396 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 34,253 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 34,237 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 29,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,747 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 26,747 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 21,809 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,577 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,656 miles

all lights masked off at time of test.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,231 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,132 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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BU51 JPJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU51 JPJ, 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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BU51 JPJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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