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BX51 RYF

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,832 mi
Last recorded30,832 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 RYF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 30,832 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 30,032 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 30,026 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 30,021 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,976 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,944 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 29,443 miles

advice to lubricate chain

Pass 9 Sep 2017 28,888 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 28,737 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,525 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,493 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre steped

Pass 31 Aug 2013 28,143 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre uneven/stepped tread

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,840 miles

chain dry advise lubrication

front tyre uneven/stepped tread

Fail 17 Aug 2012 27,824 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,437 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,907 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Aug 2010 21,907 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,398 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 18,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,162 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 15,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2007 13,022 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,965 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

o/s front footrest slightly loose

Pass 20 Aug 2005 7,460 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre near wear limit

Fail 20 Aug 2005 7,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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BX51 RYF is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX51 RYF, 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 BX51 RYF registered?

BX51 RYF is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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