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FE51 YKL

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,045 mi
Last recorded52,045 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 YKL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 52,045 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 49,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 46,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 46,003 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 46,003 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 44,675 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 42,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

No dust seal fitted to off side fork.

Number plate lamp not working.

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate lamp does not light up

Fail 20 Mar 2014 40,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Number plate lamp does not light up

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 38,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,121 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,797 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 34,139 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 34,098 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Right hand sidelight not working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,112 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 25,928 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,759 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 13,229 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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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FE51 YKL is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE51 YKL, 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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FE51 YKL is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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