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R6 KAO

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,667 mi
Last recorded27,667 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 KAO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,667 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 27,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fuel system component leaking unsure of location (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired crazed (1.1.16 (a) (i))

engine oil leak. Sump

various fairing fasteners missing and loose

Pass 13 Mar 2021 27,578 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 27,578 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing added at the garage (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 26,778 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 26,694 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired both (1.2.3a)

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

body panels damaged

number plate cracked

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2016 26,694 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired both (1.2.3a)

Offside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride adjuster (6.2.1h)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

body panels damaged

number plate cracked

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 23,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,653 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,431 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 19,953 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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 KAO is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KAO, 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 KAO registered?

R6 KAO is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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