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S495 OGB

1998 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,809 mi
Last recorded28,809 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R625,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 OGB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 28,809 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 26,631 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 26,630 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,107 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,116 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,820 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,939 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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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S495 OGB is a 1998 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S495 OGB, 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 S495 OGB registered?

S495 OGB is a 1998 Yamaha R6, first registered on 25 December 1998.

Is S495 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S495 OGB shows 9 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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