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Y449 KNA

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,730 mi
Last recorded43,730 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 KNA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 43,730 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 43,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 41,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front sprocket cover missing

Fail 13 Aug 2024 41,322 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front sprocket cover missing

Pass 13 Jul 2023 41,049 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 40,992 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 40,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,530 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 35,813 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,112 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,178 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 29,178 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,930 miles

Advise chain and sprocket worn and tight

Number plate lamp missing

Oil leak

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 12 Apr 2011 24,930 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain and brocket showing signs of wear

Front indicators insecure

Number plate lamp missing

Oil leak

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 15,879 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,879 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 11,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 8,973 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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Y449 KNA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 Y449 KNA, 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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Y449 KNA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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