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R818 VSN

1998 Yamaha Yzf R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

34,170 mi
Last recorded34,170 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R627,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 VSN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,170 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 34,157 miles

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Offside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 34,129 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 34,123 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2005 28,696 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 28,691 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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R818 VSN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 27,875 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R818 VSN, 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 28 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 R818 VSN registered?

R818 VSN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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