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BL02 VST

2002 Yamaha R6

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,822 mi
Last recorded30,822 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 VST
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2025 30,822 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lamps and headlight flickering (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 30,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lamps and headlight flickering (4.4.3 (b))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play top yoke (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 30,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 28,842 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,067 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 28,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 27,756 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 2,616 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,681 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 22,705 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,193 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 19,055 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 12,900 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 11,504 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 9,053 miles

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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BL02 VST is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 15,840 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 BL02 VST, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL02 VST is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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