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GX51 YZR

2001 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,131 mi
Last recorded37,131 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YZR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,131 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,122 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 36,872 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 36,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 36,788 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 36,784 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

NSF head light dip/main to high

Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,602 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,521 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 35,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 32,943 miles

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

Rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,532 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 18,434 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,434 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 18,354 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,785 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 9,785 miles

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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 YZR is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 YZR registered?

GX51 YZR is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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