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R6 FRU

1999 Yamaha Yzf R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,052 mi
Last recorded60,052 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R620,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 FRU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2025 60,052 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 58,486 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 56,366 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 55,378 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 55,363 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 55,363 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,231 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,947 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 54,947 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,508 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,176 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 53,176 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 46,458 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,043 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2013 42,709 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 42,471 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 41,517 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

engine oil over full

Pass 29 May 2010 39,732 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 39,732 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2009 37,104 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,242 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 34,242 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,332 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 16,870 miles

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

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

both front indicators loose

nearside fairing screw missing

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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,144 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 R6 FRU, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R6 FRU registered?

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

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