Yamaha YZF R6

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc

V85 ECHMOT history

V85 ECH is a blue petrol Yamaha YZF R6 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 42,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
42,376 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 ECH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF R6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 ECH was last recorded at 42,376 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 1,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,207 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,169 miles
Average per year
1,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 42,376 miles
  • 2023 – 41,207 miles
  • 2021 – 37,891 miles
  • 2019 – 36,806 miles
  • 2015 – 30,804 miles
  • 2014 – 29,685 miles
  • 2013 – 28,143 miles
  • 2012 – 26,192 miles
  • 2011 – 22,430 miles
  • 2010 – 16,879 miles
  • 2009 – 15,384 miles
  • 2008 – 12,336 miles
  • 2007 – 10,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,376 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front rider footrest slightly damaged but usable

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,376 miles (+1,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,376 miles
    Test number
    443518450954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rider footrest slightly damaged but usable

  2. Pass41,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    41,207 miles
    Test number
    961905740173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail41,207 miles (+3,316)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,207 miles
    Test number
    810312155831
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass37,891 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    37,891 miles
    Test number
    589423587490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail37,860 miles (+1,054)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,860 miles
    Test number
    529704795008
    • DangerousRear Brake master cylinder piston sticking and likely to hold rear brake on when hot.
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excess play in rear bearing, slight play in others. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light switch contacts dirty. making tail lamps dim when on main light setting.

  6. Pass36,806 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,806 miles
    Test number
    123746344431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,804 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,804 miles
    Test number
    443963011487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,655 miles (+970)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,655 miles
    Test number
    676567224955
    • FailureOffside Indicator switch insecure right hand switch insecure (1.5.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  9. Pass29,685 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,685 miles
    Test number
    316843644339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,387 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,387 miles
    Test number
    676289394079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,143 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,143 miles
    Test number
    559429793014
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

  12. Fail28,137 miles (+1,945)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    865998893058
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

  13. Pass26,192 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,192 miles
    Test number
    868083692055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,430 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,430 miles
    Test number
    657373401192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,394 miles (+5,515)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,394 miles
    Test number
    546082801116
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  16. Fail16,879 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,879 miles
    Test number
    162446600160
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  17. Pass16,879 miles (+1,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,879 miles
    Test number
    660226400143
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass15,384 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,384 miles
    Test number
    973791649117
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteN/s/f & osf indicators difficult to see

  19. Fail15,384 miles (+3,048)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,384 miles
    Test number
    480484139155
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
    • FailureRear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteN/s/f & osf indicators difficult to see

  20. Pass12,336 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,336 miles
    Test number
    452079128116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,794 miles
    Test number
    220548517136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 ECH

Does V85 ECH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V85 ECH expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V85 ECH?
The MOT on V85 ECH expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V85 ECH done?
V85 ECH was recorded at 42,376 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 1,802 miles a year.
Has V85 ECH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 ECH has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V85 ECH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V85 ECH find?
V85 ECH passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front rider footrest slightly damaged but usable.

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