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HX51 YYF

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,625 mi
Last recorded27,625 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 YYF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 27,625 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 27,423 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,541 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 26,541 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,106 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 22,103 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,659 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 14,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,228 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 14,228 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 13,762 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 13,762 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 13,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 12,090 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 6,180 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
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HX51 YYF is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HX51 YYF, 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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HX51 YYF is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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