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DS02 DRV

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,198 mi
Last recorded14,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 DRV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 14,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 13,543 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 13,488 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 13,488 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 12,986 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 12,252 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 11,675 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 11,039 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 11,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 9,075 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 8,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 4,376 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 4,080 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2012 4,080 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 4,052 miles

head light taped

Pass 16 Apr 2010 3,915 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 3,580 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

head lamp taped

Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,135 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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DS02 DRV is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS02 DRV, 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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What year was DS02 DRV registered?

DS02 DRV is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is DS02 DRV safe to buy?

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