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R6 KKV

1999 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

31,410 mi
Last recorded31,410 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 KKV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 31,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 31,391 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle house not secure to handlebar (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 29,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 29,877 miles

Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 29,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 29,852 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 29,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,961 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,201 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 46,201 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,280 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 43,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,888 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,460 miles

both front footpegs broken

Fail 15 Mar 2010 41,455 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)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

both front footpegs broken

Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,940 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 38,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 38,016 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 38,016 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,802 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 36,796 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

ignition switch damaged

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,113 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 33,037 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 KKV is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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