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S386 DAA

1998 Yamaha R6

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,782 mi
Last recorded22,782 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R625,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 DAA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 22,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 19,188 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 19,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 18,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 18,870 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 18,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 18,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 17,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 17,648 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 17,648 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 17,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 16,785 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 16,785 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,265 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,173 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,445 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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S386 DAA is a 1998 Yamaha R6 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 25,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S386 DAA, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S386 DAA registered?

S386 DAA is a 1998 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S386 DAA safe to buy?

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