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YL66 ELJ

2016 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,882 mi
Last recorded3,882 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha Yzf R66,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL66 ELJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 3,882 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 3,733 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 3,615 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 3,533 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 3,270 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 1,917 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 1,617 miles

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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YL66 ELJ is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 6,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 YL66 ELJ, 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 10 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YL66 ELJ registered?

YL66 ELJ is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is YL66 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL66 ELJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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