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X586 KMW

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

13,867 mi
Last recorded13,867 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX586 KMW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 13,867 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 13,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 13,650 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 13,558 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 3 Apr 2020 13,418 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 12,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 12,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 11,063 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 10,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 10,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 8,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 6,289 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,422 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 5,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,102 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 4,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 4,933 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 4,867 miles

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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X586 KMW is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X586 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 X586 KMW registered?

X586 KMW is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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