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R80 GOL

1999 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

41,005 mi
Last recorded41,005 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 GOL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,005 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,004 miles

Exhaust noisy sports exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 40,054 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,706 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2018 39,146 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2018 39,146 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,275 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre wearing uneaven

rear shock absorber linkage has play but not considered excessive

Fail 9 Feb 2016 36,275 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre wearing uneaven

rear shock absorber linkage has play but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,209 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,168 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,045 miles

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,270 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,962 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 15,240 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 15,240 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 14,697 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 14,697 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 13,390 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 12,800 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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R80 GOL is a 1999 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R80 GOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R80 GOL is a 1999 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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