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R600 LTD

1999 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

17,553 mi
Last recorded17,553 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 LTD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 17,553 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 16,754 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 15,983 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 15,983 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 14,489 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 14,489 miles

Brake caliper insecure Caliper pad pin hanging out with no R clips to retain (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake caliper insecure Caliper pad pin hanging out with no R clips to retain (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Stop lamp and position lamp are wired back to front (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 14,118 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 13,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 12,744 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 12,728 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 11,763 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 9,889 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 9,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 8,374 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,026 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 6,108 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,484 miles

Nearside foot rest hanger is slightly bent

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 50,484 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Nearside foot rest hanger is slightly bent

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 49,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 May 2012 49,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 May 2010 47,764 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 43,568 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 43,516 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

Pass 26 Jun 2006 42,850 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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R600 LTD is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 20,700 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 R600 LTD, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R600 LTD is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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