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T48 SHU

1999 Yamaha Yzf R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,202 mi
Last recorded25,202 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf R620,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 SHU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 25,202 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened The disk is scored on the right side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear brake fluid reservoir plastic cloudy, advising new one

Pass 23 Aug 2023 24,727 miles

Front Tyres perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 24,169 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 23,879 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 32,150 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 32,142 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 28,914 miles

Offside Front disc marked

Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,913 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 28,913 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 28,912 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,387 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 27,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,209 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 24,209 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,781 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21,244 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,994 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,195 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 16,195 miles

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

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

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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T48 SHU is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,144 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 T48 SHU, 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 27 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 T48 SHU registered?

T48 SHU is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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