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R6 GKE

1999 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,191 mi
Last recorded36,191 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 GKE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 36,191 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 35,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 35,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 34,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,396 miles

Rear tyre valve splitting

Pass 23 May 2015 32,734 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 32,733 miles

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

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

clutch cable loose

Pass 2 Aug 2008 31,630 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,192 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 28,192 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,856 miles

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

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 GKE is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

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

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