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WU51 FYA

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,516 mi
Last recorded17,516 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 FYA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,516 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,185 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,954 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 14,146 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,627 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 13,523 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,523 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 12,210 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 FYA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 FYA registered?

WU51 FYA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is WU51 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 FYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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