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S499 HCG

1999 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,603 mi
Last recorded18,603 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 HCG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 18,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 18,559 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2019 18,547 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 18,448 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 18,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 17,757 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 16,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 16,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,989 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,742 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,522 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 15,329 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 15,308 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 15,308 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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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S499 HCG is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S499 HCG, 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 S499 HCG registered?

S499 HCG is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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