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S740 RNY

1999 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,101 mi
Last recorded29,101 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 RNY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 29,101 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,987 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 28,889 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,743 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 28,743 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 28,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 28,306 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 27,856 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,513 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 27,513 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 27,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,129 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 24,644 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 23,333 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 23,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 23,273 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,935 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,885 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,260 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,907 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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S740 RNY is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S740 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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S740 RNY is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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