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S53 WNM

1998 Yamaha Yzf R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,146 mi
Last recorded14,146 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R627,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 WNM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,146 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,904 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 12,904 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,529 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
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S53 WNM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 27,875 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 S53 WNM, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S53 WNM registered?

S53 WNM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S53 WNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 WNM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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