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R6 PKF

1999 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,329 mi
Last recorded11,329 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha R620,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 PKF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 11,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 11,154 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 10,981 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 10,898 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 10,775 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 10,495 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 10,495 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 10,421 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 10,283 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 10,240 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 10,106 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 9,747 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 9,241 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 8,532 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 8,378 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 8,115 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 8,115 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 7,197 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 7,197 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 4,699 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 4,690 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 4,690 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 4,262 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 4,262 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 3,341 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 3,341 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 PKF is a 1999 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PKF, 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 PKF registered?

R6 PKF is a 1999 Yamaha R6, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is R6 PKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 PKF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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