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RA51 RCO

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,748 mi
Last recorded45,748 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 RCO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,748 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 45,748 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,011 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 39,011 miles

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.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,482 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 35,479 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,476 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 31,187 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 31,187 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,787 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 26,787 miles

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!

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,750 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 22,750 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2007 3,530 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 3,530 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 15,949 miles

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 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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