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R6 KMT

1999 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,429 mi
Last recorded46,429 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 KMT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 46,421 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,187 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 42,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 38,697 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 36,893 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 36,893 miles

Offside Inner Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 36,893 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 Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,694 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,928 miles

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 KMT is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KMT, 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 KMT is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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