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LG51 CVP

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,255 mi
Last recorded46,255 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 CVP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 46,255 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 46,250 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rear indicators incorporated into tail light, but does have alternate indicators fitted as well (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel excessively distorted offside of rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim offside of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

offside mirror damaged, no head of mirror when tested

Pass 6 Jan 2025 44,998 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 44,998 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 43,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 43,779 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 42,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 41,179 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 41,179 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 38,161 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 35,619 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 35,619 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,418 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,726 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,110 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,416 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 11,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,969 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 7,931 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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LG51 CVP is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG51 CVP, 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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LG51 CVP is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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