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BF52 DSO

2002 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,118 mi
Last recorded16,118 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R615,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 DSO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 16,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 16,108 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Brake Pads Are low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 16,079 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 May 2019 16,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 13,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 13,632 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 11,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 11,765 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,712 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 11,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 10,104 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 7,901 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 7,079 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 7,079 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 6,387 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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BF52 DSO is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 15,131 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 DSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF52 DSO registered?

BF52 DSO is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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