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Y161 KJM

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,301 mi
Last recorded37,301 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 KJM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 37,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 35,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 33,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 31,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 31,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 30,571 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,353 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight bindv front brake new pads fitted req bed in

Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,694 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front brake lever damaged/side stand sticky/fairing/tank /frame damage

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

some screws missing on fairing /panels REPLACE

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,640 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,164 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,148 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Oct 2009 13,801 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,801 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,614 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 9,343 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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Y161 KJM 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 88.9%.

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 Y161 KJM, 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 Y161 KJM registered?

Y161 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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