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Y199 TKE

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,274 mi
Last recorded15,274 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 TKE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 15,274 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 14,992 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 14,577 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 14,147 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 14,115 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 14,081 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 13,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 12,813 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 12,769 miles

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

both front fork stanchions pitted, above swept area

exhaust clamp at centre pipe loose but not insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2013 12,677 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,425 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,830 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,264 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,530 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 10,508 miles

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

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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Y199 TKE is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y199 TKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y199 TKE registered?

Y199 TKE is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y199 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y199 TKE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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