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FE51 TGX

2001 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

18,667 mi
Last recorded18,667 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 TGX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 18,667 miles

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

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 17,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 17,887 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak right hand fork legs is leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 17,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit REAR PADS CLOSE TOO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose CHAIN LOOSE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 17,500 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced FRTONT LEFT IND NOT WORKING/FAINT (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released BRAKE LIGHT STICKING ON (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit REAR PADS CLOSE TOO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose CHAIN LOOSE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 15,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear footrest missing ,rear seat cowl fitted

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 13,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear footrest missing ,single seat cowl fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 12,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear foot peg broken no rear seat fitted

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 11,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 10,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 10,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 9,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 7,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 7,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 7,380 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 6,354 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 6,354 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

exhaust silencer not secure

Pass 14 Nov 2009 5,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 4,035 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 4,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 2,252 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 2,071 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 2,069 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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FE51 TGX is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FE51 TGX, 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

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What year was FE51 TGX registered?

FE51 TGX is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is FE51 TGX safe to buy?

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