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EO51 XVB

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,500 mi
Last recorded34,500 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 XVB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 34,500 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,880 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 29,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 29,556 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 29,064 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,002 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,804 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,598 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,914 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 23,741 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace (2.3.4d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,741 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,256 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 XVB is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO51 XVB?

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What year was EO51 XVB registered?

EO51 XVB is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is EO51 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 XVB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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