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FY02 YMZ

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,918 mi
Last recorded34,918 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 YMZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 34,918 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 32,679 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 32,679 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 32,643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 32,309 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 32,188 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 19,831 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 31,931 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 31,366 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 31,074 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 28,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 26,386 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 23,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 21,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 20,027 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,375 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 19,375 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,254 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 15,234 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Upper Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2006 10,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre has split due to glass

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 YMZ is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

FY02 YMZ is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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