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WU51 KUC

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,920 mi
Last recorded26,920 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 KUC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 26,920 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 25,266 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

clutch reservoir low

Pass 19 Aug 2017 24,736 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre 1.6 mm tread (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,941 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 22,941 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,494 miles

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

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

front tyre unevenly worn

rear brake travel

Fail 30 Jun 2011 21,494 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

front tyre unevenly worn

rear pads incorrectly fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2006 20,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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 KUC is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU51 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

WU51 KUC is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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