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WA51 UMH

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,424 mi
Last recorded25,424 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 UMH
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 25,424 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 25,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 22,456 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced front n/s o/s indicators showing dull (4.4.3 (a))

light Closter control and indicator switch loose

riders front seat worn

Pass 19 Jun 2024 18,049 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 18,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 15,201 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 14,893 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 14,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2014 11,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No Lights Fitted. Vehicle to be used in hours of daylight only and not in seriously reduced visibity.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 9,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

daytime test only

Pass 19 May 2006 6,000 miles

day time use only

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 UMH is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UMH, 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 UMH registered?

WA51 UMH is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is WA51 UMH safe to buy?

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