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GX51 BWW

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,502 mi
Last recorded33,502 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 BWW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 33,502 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 33,502 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached tightened nuts (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 32,741 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 30,632 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,184 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,821 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 29,301 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 29,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,126 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 25,892 miles

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 21,104 miles

MOUNTING BOLTS TO FRONT DISCS ASSEMBLED WITH COPPER GREASE, BOLTS NEED REMOVING CLEANING AND THREAD LOCK APPLIED

O/S position lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain adjuster missing O/S

Fail 3 Aug 2013 21,033 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No Number Plate Light Fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 19,344 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 18,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,675 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 18,135 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,859 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)

The previously cracked frame has been welded by Sureweld Ltd.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 16,854 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2007 16,716 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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GX51 BWW is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX51 BWW, 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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GX51 BWW is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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