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R6 XLX

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,222 mi
Last recorded24,222 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 XLX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,222 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 24,001 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 23,973 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 23,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 23,893 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

drive chain needs lubricating

Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,245 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 21,115 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 21,115 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 17,799 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 16,130 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,791 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 13,788 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 12,750 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2008 9,512 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2008 9,512 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2007 6,391 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,684 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 XLX is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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