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S959 NFJ

1999 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,366 mi
Last recorded52,366 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 NFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 52,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension slightly stiff operation .

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 45,586 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension slightly stiff operation .

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 43,026 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,229 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 32,982 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 25,289 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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S959 NFJ is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S959 NFJ, 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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What year was S959 NFJ registered?

S959 NFJ is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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