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P494 BAY

1996 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,405 mi
Last recorded52,405 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf R640,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 BAY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 52,405 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 51,960 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 51,960 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 51,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 50,668 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,285 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,949 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 48,802 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 47,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 46,300 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 46,258 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2016 44,618 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 43,217 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 41,439 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 41,396 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,369 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2010 35,669 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 35,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 33,622 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 31,646 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 29,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,664 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 27,711 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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P494 BAY is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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 P494 BAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P494 BAY registered?

P494 BAY is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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