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S40 KKS

1999 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,081 mi
Last recorded7,081 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 KKS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 7,081 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 7,045 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 6,867 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 6,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 6,593 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 6,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 6,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 5,799 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 5,799 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 5,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 4,841 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 4,549 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,142 miles

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

Centre Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Aug 2008 3,718 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 3,712 miles

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

Handlebars upsidedown and on wrong sides.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 3,712 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 2,412 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 2,153 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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S40 KKS is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S40 KKS, 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 S40 KKS registered?

S40 KKS is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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The MOT history for S40 KKS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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