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OU51 MBV

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,458 mi
Last recorded28,458 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 MBV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,458 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 28,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2015 27,903 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 26,157 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,491 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 12,487 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 6,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 5,735 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 5,172 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 5,169 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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OU51 MBV is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OU51 MBV, 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 OU51 MBV registered?

OU51 MBV is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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