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S880 MNV

1998 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,155 mi
Last recorded37,155 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R625,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 MNV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 37,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 36,921 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 36,921 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 36,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 35,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 35,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 35,133 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 34,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fork dust seals corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 34,876 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fork dust seals corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,823 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 31,450 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,101 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,439 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 20,439 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,082 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 18,865 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 18,865 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 17,719 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,587 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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S880 MNV is a 1998 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S880 MNV, 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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What year was S880 MNV registered?

S880 MNV is a 1998 Yamaha R6, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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