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DU02 KSN

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,989 mi
Last recorded16,989 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 KSN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 16,989 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 16,989 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 16,367 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2017 16,311 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 15,453 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 14,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,684 miles

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

front fork dust seal corroded and cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,440 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 12,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 12,566 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 12,566 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,158 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 12,158 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 9,209 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 9,204 miles

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

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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DU02 KSN is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU02 KSN, 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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DU02 KSN is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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