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R6 YSF

1999 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,797 mi
Last recorded25,797 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R620,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 YSF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 25,797 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 25,738 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 25,674 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 24,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 24,182 miles

Front tyre 12 years old

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre 11 years old

Pass 27 Mar 2021 23,479 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 23,471 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 23,471 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 23,249 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 23,249 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 23,165 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 22,432 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 20,558 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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R6 YSF is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R6 YSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R6 YSF registered?

R6 YSF is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 13 March 1999.

Is R6 YSF safe to buy?

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