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PO51 OEA

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,651 mi
Last recorded37,651 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 OEA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 37,651 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack in Lens does not Affect Beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Front and Rear Valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,719 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 42,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 33,319 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,122 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 25,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,089 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,625 miles

no lights fitted at time of test (track bike)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,166 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 May 2008 20,058 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 18,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 15,897 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
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PO51 OEA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO51 OEA, 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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PO51 OEA is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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