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GK51 KVA

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,656 mi
Last recorded23,656 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 KVA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 23,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 38,583 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 38,583 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake can not be applied smoothly.

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light affected by indicator (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspect front forks slightly bent

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2016 8,437 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 7,479 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 6,214 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 6,214 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 5,971 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 5,970 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 5,961 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 5,619 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 5,619 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 4,415 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 4,415 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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GK51 KVA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GK51 KVA, 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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GK51 KVA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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