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R6 XME

1999 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,490 mi
Last recorded33,490 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 XME
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 33,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 32,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 21,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 17,084 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,084 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 15,207 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 14,921 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 14,921 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 6,531 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,137 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 11,843 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2007 11,843 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 XME is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

R6 XME is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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