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EK51 CDV

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,022 mi
Last recorded26,022 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 CDV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 26,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 25,308 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 24,579 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 24,520 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

bolt missing from engine mount

Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,211 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 21,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 21,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2013 19,906 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 19,906 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,302 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,325 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,009 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 May 2006 12,436 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 12,436 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 12,297 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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EK51 CDV is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc 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 EK51 CDV, 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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EK51 CDV is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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