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DX51 RAU

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,652 mi
Last recorded32,652 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 RAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 32,652 miles

Central Front Outer Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 32,644 miles

Central Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned need to be 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large cracks inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2021 31,988 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 31,871 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,896 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,915 miles

Nearside Rear rear indicator not original and lens incorporated into rear position and stop lamp

Offside Rear rear indicator not original and lens incorporated into rear position and brake lamp

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,444 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 19,770 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

indicators combined with tail lamp do not give as clear signal as original equiptment

Pass 11 Sep 2010 19,770 miles

indicators combined with tail lamp do not give as clear signal as original equiptment

Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

indicators contained within rear light are not as clear as standard indicators

Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,901 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 16,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,959 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 14,701 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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DX51 RAU is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX51 RAU, 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 DX51 RAU registered?

DX51 RAU is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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