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S185 VPP

1999 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,851 mi
Last recorded56,851 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 VPP
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,851 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 56,851 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,510 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,510 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,214 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,066 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,941 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 25,844 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 19,514 miles

REAR TYRE CRACKING // PERISHED

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 19,514 miles

REAR TYRE CRACKING // PERISHED

Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,246 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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S185 VPP is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S185 VPP, 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 S185 VPP registered?

S185 VPP is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S185 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 VPP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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