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R6 YFR

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,949 mi
Last recorded16,949 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 YFR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 16,949 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 16,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 15,313 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 15,313 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 14,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 13,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 13,969 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 13,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 12,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and down movement in rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 11,585 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 10,556 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 8,123 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,405 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 6,863 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 5,855 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 5,389 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 YFR is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

R6 YFR is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is R6 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 YFR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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