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R6 FUR

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,847 mi
Last recorded27,847 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 FUR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 27,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 27,626 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 26,826 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 25,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,051 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 24,560 miles

Rear cracked disc

Fail 10 Feb 2016 24,534 miles

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)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear cracked disc

Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 23,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 21,758 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,758 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 May 2011 21,307 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 21,307 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 17,751 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,751 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,774 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 15,774 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 10,260 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 FUR is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FUR, 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 FUR registered?

R6 FUR is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is R6 FUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 FUR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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