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PE51 YDZ

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,551 mi
Last recorded23,551 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YDZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 23,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 22,836 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 22,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 22,318 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear mudguard has bolt missing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,969 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 19,958 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,958 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,877 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 19,573 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 19,259 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 19,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 18,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,106 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 14,935 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 14,025 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 14,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 10,710 miles

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

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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PE51 YDZ is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PE51 YDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE51 YDZ registered?

PE51 YDZ is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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