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S306 ETO

1999 Yamaha R6

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,600 mi
Last recorded31,600 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 ETO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 31,600 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 31,579 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wheel fitted in the wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc insecure Fixings missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch cable is stiff causing poor clutch control

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 31,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 31,170 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Fairing insecure/ sharp. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,052 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

REAR LOWER SUSPENSION LINKAGE ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Fail 20 Mar 2021 30,027 miles

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

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

REAR LOWER SUSPENSION LINKAGE ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 27,615 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,305 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 26,305 miles

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,386 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 25,386 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,216 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Aug 2016 25,216 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 May 2015 25,039 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,861 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,844 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,312 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,628 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,302 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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S306 ETO is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S306 ETO, 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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S306 ETO is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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