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WA51 JRX

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,399 mi
Last recorded29,399 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 JRX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 29,399 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 29,399 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2025 28,603 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 26,678 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 26,674 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,160 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 18,160 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,550 miles

rear brake pads and disk corroded

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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WA51 JRX is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA51 JRX, 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 WA51 JRX registered?

WA51 JRX is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is WA51 JRX safe to buy?

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