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FY02 VDG

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,710 mi
Last recorded17,710 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 VDG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 17,710 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,270 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 17,270 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 15,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,391 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 15,375 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 14,526 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 3 Jun 2013 14,526 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 14,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,022 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 13,555 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 13,193 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 12,293 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 12,293 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 11,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 10,112 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FY02 VDG is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY02 VDG, 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 FY02 VDG registered?

FY02 VDG is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is FY02 VDG safe to buy?

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