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Y943 KJM

2001 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,935 mi
Last recorded17,935 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 KJM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 17,935 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 17,730 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 17,659 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 17,356 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,308 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 17,117 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 17,117 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 16,457 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2017 16,244 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 15,810 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,602 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 13,602 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 12,687 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,776 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,337 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 7,150 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 6,183 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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Y943 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y943 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 Y943 KJM registered?

Y943 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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