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S83 TCV

1998 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,001 mi
Last recorded33,001 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R627,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 TCV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,001 miles

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

rear disc and pads worn

Fail 14 Sep 2012 33,001 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

rear disc and pads worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,526 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 31,512 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,746 miles

rear light partially obscured.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 36,347 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 36,347 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 25,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,734 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 21,752 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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S83 TCV is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S83 TCV, 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.

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What year was S83 TCV registered?

S83 TCV is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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