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EO51 GRF

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

30,604 mi
Last recorded30,604 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 GRF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 30,604 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 29,715 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,208 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 29,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 28,488 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 28,433 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 27,721 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 26,858 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 26,858 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,210 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 24,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,950 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 19,950 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2014 15,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 14,716 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light not fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2013 14,716 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

number plate light not fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2012 14,342 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 14,342 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,052 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 11,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 9,150 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,150 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 4,131 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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EO51 GRF is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EO51 GRF, 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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What year was EO51 GRF registered?

EO51 GRF is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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