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R6 MNW

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,238 mi
Last recorded35,238 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 MNW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 35,238 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Lens broken on one side but no effect on light output as red leds in light unit (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 33,341 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,084 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 180/55-ZR17 BT021 worn down to 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 31,083 miles

Footrest missing both passenger footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake caliper leaking around banjo bolt (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators built in to stop light tail light (4.3.3 (b))

Wheel spindle locking device ineffective Front pinch bolt loose (5.2.1 (d))

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 180/55-ZR17 BT021 worn down to 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,988 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 28,856 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,031 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,025 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 22,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 18,493 miles

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

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 MNW is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MNW, 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 MNW is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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