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FY52 OCS

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,915 mi
Last recorded31,915 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OCS
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 31,915 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,279 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 31,278 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,291 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 27,291 miles

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 24,200 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,200 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,941 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 19,941 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 18,791 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,791 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 14,759 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 8,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 8,666 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)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,486 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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FY52 OCS is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY52 OCS, 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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FY52 OCS is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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