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T166 KNW

1999 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,556 mi
Last recorded28,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 KNW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2010 28,556 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,556 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,328 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 26,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,826 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,449 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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T166 KNW is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T166 KNW, 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 T166 KNW registered?

T166 KNW is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T166 KNW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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