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X581 KMW

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,783 mi
Last recorded24,783 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 KMW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 24,783 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,239 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 21,239 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 20,755 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 20,755 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2008 20,477 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 20,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 20,155 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 19,281 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 19,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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X581 KMW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X581 KMW, 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 X581 KMW registered?

X581 KMW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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