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Y261 KJM

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,931 mi
Last recorded21,931 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 KJM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 21,931 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 21,931 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 21,030 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 20,883 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 20,883 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 20,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 20,000 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 19,273 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,398 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 16,398 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 8,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 6,761 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 11 May 2012 6,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 6,587 miles

Chain guard missing

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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Y261 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y261 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 Y261 KJM registered?

Y261 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y261 KJM safe to buy?

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