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R6 YES

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,697 mi
Last recorded25,697 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 YES
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 25,697 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 25,275 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 25,076 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 24,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 22,527 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 21,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,461 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 21,303 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 21,085 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,259 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 19,259 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 19,179 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 16,599 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,414 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,934 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,131 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 YES 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 94.4%.

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 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 YES, 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 YES registered?

R6 YES is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 13 November 1999.

Is R6 YES safe to buy?

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