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R66 XAV

2016 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,764 mi
Last recorded12,764 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf R66,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 XAV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 12,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 11,712 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 11,558 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 10,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 7,843 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 5,275 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 5,275 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 4,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

bolt missing from chain slipper but not insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2019 4,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

bolt missing from chain slipper but not insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2019 4,438 miles

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

no chain-guard fitted

no pillion footrests fitted

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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R66 XAV is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 6,254 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 R66 XAV, 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 10 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R66 XAV registered?

R66 XAV is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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