MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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 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))
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))
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))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
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)
both front footpegs broken
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
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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