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R6 XUX

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,630 mi
Last recorded36,630 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 XUX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 36,630 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 36,625 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 36,047 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 35,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,986 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 29,489 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 26,822 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 25,794 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 25,794 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,196 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,624 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 23,976 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,194 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,606 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 14,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 13,743 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 13,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 11,752 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 XUX is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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