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LX51 KOJ

2001 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,471 mi
Last recorded18,471 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 KOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 18,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 18,471 miles

Drive chain excessively tight Re Set Drive Chain Tension. (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing New Rear Reflector fitted at Test Station. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure Seat securing screws fitted at Test Station. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 18,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 14,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 13,051 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 13,051 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticks badly on LH lock. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 12,990 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 12,980 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 10,733 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 10,733 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 10,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 10,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 9,559 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)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,559 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 8,568 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 8,568 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 7,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 7,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,273 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 7,273 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 6,124 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 5,022 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 5,022 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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
Full Yamaha R6 reliability report

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LX51 KOJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LX51 KOJ, 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 LX51 KOJ registered?

LX51 KOJ is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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