MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fork dust seals corroded
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
fork dust seals corroded
Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Oil leak
Right handle bar slightly bent.
Throttle slightly holding up on l/h lock.
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Right handle bar slightly bent.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
chain and sprockets worn!
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?
Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA51 RCO is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RA51 RCO, 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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RA51 RCO is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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