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R666 TUB

1999 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

11,852 mi
Last recorded11,852 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R620,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 TUB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2011 11,852 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 7,360 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Feb 2010 7,360 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

front brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Nov 2009 7,287 miles

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 6,691 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 6,689 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

front mud guard missing

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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R666 TUB is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,144 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 R666 TUB, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R666 TUB is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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