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OU51 VVW

2001 Bimota SB6

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,226 mi
Last recorded8,226 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Bimota SB65,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VVW
MakeBimota
ModelSB6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 8,226 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 8,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 7,885 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 7,709 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 7,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 7,151 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 6,628 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 6,353 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 6,053 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 5,629 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 5,190 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 4,631 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 3,448 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 2,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 21,065 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 1,142 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,483 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 4,775 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 4,422 miles

How Reliable is the Bimota SB6?

Based on 832 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 5
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OU51 VVW is a 2001 Bimota SB6 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Bimota SB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 5,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bimota SB6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 VVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bimota SB6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Bimota SB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU51 VVW registered?

OU51 VVW is a 2001 Bimota SB6, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 VVW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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