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R6 FKE

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,195 mi
Last recorded30,195 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 FKE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 30,195 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 30,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 30,184 miles

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2024 29,116 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 29,116 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 28,365 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 28,365 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 25,690 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,762 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 21,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 18,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 18,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 17,503 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,053 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,881 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 15,002 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 15,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,315 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 13,315 miles

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,845 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 11,768 miles

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

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 FKE is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKE, 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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What year was R6 FKE registered?

R6 FKE is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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