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R6 VVG

1999 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,035 mi
Last recorded28,035 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R620,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 VVG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 28,035 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 26,874 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 26,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 24,930 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 23,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 21,753 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,232 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 21,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 21,088 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,906 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 20,906 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,534 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 20,534 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,138 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,940 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 19,940 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 14,441 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 14,435 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,500 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 9,460 miles

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 7,046 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 6,319 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 6,319 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,294 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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R6 VVG is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,144 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R6 VVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R6 VVG registered?

R6 VVG is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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