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Y72 KNA

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,430 mi
Last recorded14,430 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 KNA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 14,430 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 13,975 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 13,499 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 13,357 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 13,260 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 13,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 13,187 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 13,029 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 12,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 12,648 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,476 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 12,468 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 12,468 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 4 Jul 2014 12,380 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 12,380 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 12,364 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 12,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 12,247 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 11,962 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 11,895 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 11,770 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 11,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,133 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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Y72 KNA is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y72 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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What year was Y72 KNA registered?

Y72 KNA is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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