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R6 EBV

1999 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,640 mi
Last recorded30,640 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 EBV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailpipe aftermarket fitment

Fail 4 Mar 2015 30,638 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailpipe aftermarket fitment

Pass 29 Jan 2014 27,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,816 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 24,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 24,029 miles

Centre Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,029 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,931 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,197 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,305 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,652 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 14,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 14,456 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 EBV is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EBV, 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 EBV is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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