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RK51 LUZ

2001 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,598 mi
Last recorded38,598 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 LUZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 38,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 38,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 37,755 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 36,952 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 36,952 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 34,688 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 34,688 miles

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock wires fouling on steering lock. (cable tie) (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 32,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,794 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 19,794 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 16,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,315 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

rear brake disc has small strees fractures

rear linkage has slight play in bush in mono shock piviot

Fail 17 Apr 2013 18,315 miles

Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

front brake pads starting to wear low

rear brake disc has small strees fractures

rear linkage has slight play in bush in mono shock piviot

Fail 12 Mar 2011 15,968 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 15,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,442 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,974 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 8,256 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 3,799 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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RK51 LUZ is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK51 LUZ, 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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RK51 LUZ is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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