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GK51 FVH

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

23,559 mi
Last recorded23,559 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 FVH
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 23,559 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 23,550 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 21,838 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 21,828 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,792 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 23,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 23,319 miles

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))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 23,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,996 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 17,996 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,481 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 16,481 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 12,563 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2012 10,629 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,629 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 10,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2011 9,564 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 9,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 8,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 7,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 4,617 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 4,617 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 4,354 miles

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 21 Oct 2006 4,023 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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GK51 FVH is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GK51 FVH, 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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GK51 FVH is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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