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GK51 MTU

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,130 mi
Last recorded33,130 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 MTU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2020 33,130 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2020 33,130 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 29,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 22,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 21,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 21,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,356 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,060 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 16,231 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 15,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,579 miles

rear tyre close to wear limit

Pass 15 Jun 2010 1,580 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,003 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 15,003 miles

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,992 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))

Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,876 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,494 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 14,494 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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
Full Yamaha R6 reliability report

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GK51 MTU is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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