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S256 MRS

1999 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,460 mi
Last recorded31,460 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R620,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 MRS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,460 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 31,456 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,135 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 26,125 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 26,084 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,002 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 22,684 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 21,969 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 18,460 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,460 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,108 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,876 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 14,868 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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S256 MRS is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S256 MRS, 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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S256 MRS is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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