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GX51 VVA

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,907 mi
Last recorded51,907 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VVA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,907 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 51,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,629 miles

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

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 32,240 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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GX51 VVA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GX51 VVA, 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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What year was GX51 VVA registered?

GX51 VVA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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