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R644 NAM

1997 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,896 mi
Last recorded31,896 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf R627,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 NAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable close to fuel tank on r/h lock (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 31,240 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 31,240 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 26,808 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 26,754 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,322 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 25,681 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,591 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,518 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 23,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 21,607 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 21,495 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,260 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R644 NAM is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 27,884 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 R644 NAM, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R644 NAM registered?

R644 NAM is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R644 NAM safe to buy?

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