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S478 WYC

1999 Yamaha Yzf R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,492 mi
Last recorded41,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R620,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 WYC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

front tyre has slight cracking between tread

Fail 14 Jun 2014 41,492 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

front tyre has slight cracking between tread

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 41,027 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 38,248 miles

front fender rear mounts broken

handlebars moved above top yoke

Fail 9 May 2012 38,248 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

front fender rear mounts broken

handlebars moved above top yoke

Pass 9 May 2011 35,534 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,661 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,605 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 22,872 miles

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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S478 WYC is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S478 WYC, 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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S478 WYC is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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