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S53 TBL

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

19,925 mi
Last recorded19,925 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 TBL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 19,925 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,666 miles

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

yellow headlamp

Fail 18 Jul 2014 19,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 19,666 miles

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 19,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 18,076 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 18,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 May 2011 16,669 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 15,473 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 14,704 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 14,698 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 13,772 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 13,772 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,686 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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S53 TBL is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S53 TBL, 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 S53 TBL registered?

S53 TBL is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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