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MX51 KXO

2001 Yamaha Yzf R6

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,044 mi
Last recorded35,044 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yzf R617,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 KXO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 35,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 34,555 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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 8 Apr 2011 30,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,264 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,716 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 17,716 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 17,705 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)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 17,348 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,348 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,298 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 17,298 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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MX51 KXO is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MX51 KXO, 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 MX51 KXO registered?

MX51 KXO is a 2001 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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