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FJ51 NUE

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,487 mi
Last recorded34,487 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 NUE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,487 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 34,485 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 27,677 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 27,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlight converters fitted at the time of test

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,713 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 25,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2015 22,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,855 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 19,004 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,004 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,724 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 16,584 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,141 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 11,103 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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FJ51 NUE is a 2001 Yamaha 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 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 FJ51 NUE, 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 FJ51 NUE registered?

FJ51 NUE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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