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DK51 ETE

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,618 mi
Last recorded40,618 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 ETE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 40,618 miles

Nearside Handlebar brake lever slightly soft

Pass 10 May 2025 37,936 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 37,812 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 37,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 31,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 26,285 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,546 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 15,074 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,497 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 12,024 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 11,799 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 11,787 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front forks appear soft

Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,771 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 11,296 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 11,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 11,140 miles

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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DK51 ETE is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK51 ETE, 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 DK51 ETE registered?

DK51 ETE is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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