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R6 NOW

1999 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,351 mi
Last recorded70,351 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 NOW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 70,351 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 70,322 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 68,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 67,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,713 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,631 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 67,631 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,298 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,115 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,115 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,232 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 63,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 54,779 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 54,779 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 48,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,368 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,603 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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R6 NOW is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R6 NOW, 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 R6 NOW registered?

R6 NOW is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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