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YJ51 CEK

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,691 mi
Last recorded43,691 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 CEK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,691 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,046 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 37,059 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 36,949 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 May 2013 35,114 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 May 2013 35,114 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 May 2012 31,741 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 May 2012 31,741 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,611 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,493 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 29,493 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 28,422 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 28,422 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 26,551 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 26,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,072 miles

adjust chain †bolt missing from n\side fairing

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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YJ51 CEK is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YJ51 CEK, 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 YJ51 CEK registered?

YJ51 CEK is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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