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MU51 FOP

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,497 mi
Last recorded26,497 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 FOP
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 26,497 miles

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,373 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 24,373 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,465 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 23,460 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,427 miles

overplate fitted

Pass 28 May 2012 23,013 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 20,879 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,879 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 19,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,231 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2009 19,231 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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MU51 FOP is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MU51 FOP, 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 MU51 FOP registered?

MU51 FOP is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is MU51 FOP safe to buy?

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