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BU51 JVC

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,547 mi
Last recorded11,547 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 JVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2023 11,547 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both too close together (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose dry of lube (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 11,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 10,845 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 10,509 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 9,733 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 8,602 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,509 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 8,119 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2010 8,119 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 6,127 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 6,123 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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BU51 JVC is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 17,636 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 JVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 JVC registered?

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

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