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DG52 HFR

2002 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,017 mi
Last recorded40,017 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R615,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 HFR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 40,017 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative NOT WORKING ON ANY OPPERATION (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Front Side stand switch inop

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative NOT WORKING ON ANY OPPERATION (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 39,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 35,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 32,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 29,674 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 29,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when o/s is on the n/s lights up (4.4.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 29,609 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 29,571 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 29,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 27,719 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 27,701 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 17,680 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 13,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 8,327 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 7,001 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,956 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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DG52 HFR is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG52 HFR, 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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DG52 HFR is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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