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N944 MWR

1996 Yamaha Yzf R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,662 mi
Last recorded46,662 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf R640,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN944 MWR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 46,662 miles

CHAIN RUSTY

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 46,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rusty , dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,045 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 46,045 miles

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Action reversed (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 45,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 45,279 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 42,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,101 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 38,309 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 38,237 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,710 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,406 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,202 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 18,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,694 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 18,321 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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N944 MWR is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 40,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N944 MWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N944 MWR is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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