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R6 DDJ

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,569 mi
Last recorded32,569 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 DDJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 32,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Not all leds light up (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 32,569 miles

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

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Not all leds light up (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Side stand bracket loose

Pass 14 May 2021 30,677 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 May 2021 30,677 miles

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced only a few LEDs are lighting up (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top & bottom monoshock bushes are worn (5.3.2 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking open (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Right hand switchgear is insecure and is affecting throttle operation (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 30,348 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,903 miles

Clutch lever is short but can still be readily applied

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 29,896 miles

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2017 29,074 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 29,010 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing baffle (7.1.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect small (6.3.1a)

Front Front mudguard insecure mountings broken (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

one fuel tank top mounting bolt missing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,740 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 22,498 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 19,721 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 16,502 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 16,502 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 May 2010 14,784 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 14,621 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,621 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,627 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 8,876 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 8,876 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

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 DDJ is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DDJ, 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 DDJ is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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