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SF51 YRA

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

11,158 mi
Last recorded11,158 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 YRA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 11,158 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 6,408 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 5,816 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 5,750 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 5,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 5,570 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 5,438 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 5,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 4,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 5,800 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 11,938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,580 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 9,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 7,469 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 5,615 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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SF51 YRA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SF51 YRA, 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 SF51 YRA registered?

SF51 YRA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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