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DE02 OFD

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,782 mi
Last recorded58,782 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 OFD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 58,782 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 55,052 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 7 May 2024 55,052 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear disc fractured (1.2.1 (g))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen on offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,655 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2023 46,655 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 46,476 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 41,327 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 22 May 2019 41,325 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen on offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 35,863 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,270 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 30,013 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 28,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 26,731 miles

front wheel bearings rough. (borderline pass)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,476 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,890 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,276 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 10,276 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,131 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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DE02 OFD is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE02 OFD, 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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DE02 OFD is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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