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S662 SCF

1998 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,112 mi
Last recorded26,112 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R625,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS662 SCF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 26,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,090 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 25,363 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slightly noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 25,363 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slightly noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,277 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,187 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 25,153 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Wheel modified significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake binding slightly

front tyre flat

rear body work loose

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,679 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 22,679 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,439 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 19,439 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,435 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,180 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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S662 SCF is a 1998 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S662 SCF, 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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S662 SCF is a 1998 Yamaha R6, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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