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R6 OPO

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,308 mi
Last recorded29,308 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 OPO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 29,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 28,842 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 28,153 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 28,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 25,284 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 25,024 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 24,602 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 23,508 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 22,383 miles

Exhaust noisy May not be standard (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 20,868 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 20,633 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2010 19,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 16,351 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 16,351 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,242 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 16,242 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 15,719 miles

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

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

headlight dips to the right, (taped)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 15,669 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 15,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight 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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R6 OPO is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R6 OPO registered?

R6 OPO is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R6 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 OPO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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