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RX51 XWB

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,592 mi
Last recorded54,592 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XWB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,592 miles

Brake fluid level low

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 54,592 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid level low

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 52,086 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 51,992 miles

Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,400 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 50,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,432 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,699 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 45,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,222 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,405 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 39,420 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,178 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 25,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 20,302 miles

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

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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RX51 XWB 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 RX51 XWB, 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 RX51 XWB registered?

RX51 XWB is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is RX51 XWB safe to buy?

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