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Y751 MJO

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,423 mi
Last recorded23,423 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY751 MJO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 23,423 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 23,419 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 22,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 21,756 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,184 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 20,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 20,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 18,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 17,584 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 17,382 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 16,672 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,879 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 14,879 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 12,122 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,954 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 9,954 miles

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

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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Y751 MJO is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y751 MJO, 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 Y751 MJO registered?

Y751 MJO is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 26 May 2001.

Is Y751 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y751 MJO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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