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R6 RWU

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,243 mi
Last recorded31,243 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 RWU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 31,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 31,095 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,021 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 31,013 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 30,712 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,931 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 29,658 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 29,656 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 29,425 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,003 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 15,915 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 RWU is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

R6 RWU is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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