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R6 JYP

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,790 mi
Last recorded37,790 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 JYP
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 37,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 36,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 35,863 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 34,922 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 33,830 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,784 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 33,657 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,153 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,956 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 30,445 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 21,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,869 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,217 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,188 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 9,372 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)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,862 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 8,611 miles

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

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 JYP is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 JYP, 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 JYP registered?

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

Is R6 JYP safe to buy?

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