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R6 FKA

2001 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,445 mi
Last recorded30,445 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 FKA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 30,445 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 30,445 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 29,987 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 29,788 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,610 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 27,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 27,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 25,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,121 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 24,121 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,333 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,246 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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R6 FKA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R6 FKA, 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 R6 FKA registered?

R6 FKA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is R6 FKA safe to buy?

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