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WU51 FVK

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,345 mi
Last recorded17,345 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 FVK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 17,345 miles

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

Rear Chain guard missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 15,251 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 15,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (damp) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 12,799 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Puncture repair

Slight bind brake both

Pass 30 May 2013 12,194 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight bind front brake

slight bind rear brake

DAY TIME MOT

Pass 26 Oct 2011 11,259 miles

pads rub discs front

Fail 25 Oct 2011 11,254 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

pads rub discs front

Pass 4 Sep 2010 9,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 9,624 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 6,718 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 6,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 5,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 4,731 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2005 4,090 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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WU51 FVK is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WU51 FVK, 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 WU51 FVK registered?

WU51 FVK is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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