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S731 RNY

1999 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,401 mi
Last recorded51,401 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 RNY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,401 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 51,385 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely Front Brake Grabbing Excessively (1.2.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Unable to test Headlamp Aim due to Incorrect bulbs fitted, not giving the required illumination (4.1.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Steering Bearings Badly Centred (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Rear Indicators incorporated into Rear Tail Light / Stop Light, and are not the correct distance apart (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear Number Plate Lamp Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Rear Suspension Wishbone has Excessive Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Play In Rear Wheel Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear Tyre Below Legal Limit (1mm) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess Front Wheel Rim has Small Dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Disc Brake Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Left hand Rear Footrest Seized in the up right position

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Pillion Seat Missing ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 48,586 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 47,043 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,209 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,106 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,354 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,321 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,088 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired 1 x bulb in-op (1.1.1b)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 1 x dip beam out (1.1.1b)

L/H footrest backplate slightly bent

Fail 17 Sep 2016 36,028 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour Emits blue light (1.1.2a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,863 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored rear (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 31,862 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,326 miles

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

one rear light in/op

Fail 2 Sep 2014 29,326 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

one rear light in/op

Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,685 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 23,679 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 23,599 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,820 miles

Slight rear wheel brake bind

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,436 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,213 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 21,213 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,058 miles

Rear Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,300 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,680 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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S731 RNY is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S731 RNY, 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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S731 RNY is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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