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R6 BCD

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,929 mi
Last recorded21,929 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 BCD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 21,929 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S front fork (5.3.2 (b))

Slightly over sized tyre fitted to rear

Fail 20 Jun 2025 21,901 miles

Brake excessively binding Rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear indicators flash with no direction (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition After market end can with no baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Fork yoke insecure Top yoke bolts loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm to shock linkage has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

small amount of brake fluid around O/S banjo

Fail 13 May 2021 21,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside fork dust seal perished

Pass 1 Aug 2017 21,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 21,408 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,237 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 18,910 miles

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

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,366 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,164 miles

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

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

indicators flash slightly fast

Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

indicators flash slightly fast

rear brake reservoir cracking

Pass 24 May 2010 15,814 miles

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

all indicators flash fast

rear brake fluid pot starting to crack

rear brake pedal has long action

Fail 24 May 2010 15,814 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

all indicators flash fast

rear brake fluid pot starting to crack

rear brake pedal has long action

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,873 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

all brake pads approx/ half worn

indicators flashing slightly fast

Pass 13 May 2008 13,808 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre needs replacing

Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,688 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 10,355 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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R6 BCD is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R6 BCD, 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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R6 BCD is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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