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RA51 RBV

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,498 mi
Last recorded29,498 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 RBV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 29,498 miles

Nearside Front position light inop

Rear Exhaust slightly loose slightly loose at rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 29,357 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 29,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,697 miles

headlamp stay bracket cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2016 27,556 miles

Rear brake pedal has no anti slip

Fail 16 Jul 2016 27,556 miles

Rear brake pedal has no anti slip

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,705 miles

oil weep from R/H side engine cover

Fail 11 Jan 2014 25,725 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 25,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 24,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 19,369 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 14,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,811 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 8,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,427 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 8,226 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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RA51 RBV is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA51 RBV, 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 RA51 RBV registered?

RA51 RBV is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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