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T140 BBF

1999 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,218 mi
Last recorded24,218 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 BBF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 24,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 23,977 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 23,096 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 20,576 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 20,536 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 19,827 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 19,182 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 19,153 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 19,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 19,000 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 18,131 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 16,378 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 15,508 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 15,508 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 15,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 11,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 8,081 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,163 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 7,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 7,162 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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T140 BBF is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 T140 BBF, 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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T140 BBF is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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