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R6 KFT

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,183 mi
Last recorded30,183 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 KFT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 30,183 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 30,671 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 30,652 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 30,300 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 29,099 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 29,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 26,488 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 23,679 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 20,461 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 20,461 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 18,424 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 10,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 6,766 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 5,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 5,156 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 KFT 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 83.3%.

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 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 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

R6 KFT is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is R6 KFT safe to buy?

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