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LK51 SXM

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,954 mi
Last recorded23,954 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 SXM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 23,954 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 23,191 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 23,191 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,606 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 22,492 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 21,830 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 8,952 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 8,609 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 7,959 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 7,922 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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LK51 SXM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 17,636 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK51 SXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK51 SXM registered?

LK51 SXM is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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