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GK02 VFA

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,083 mi
Last recorded46,083 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 VFA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 46,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,482 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 44,482 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,024 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 44,024 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,513 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,856 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,972 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,853 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 3,889 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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GK02 VFA is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GK02 VFA, 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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GK02 VFA is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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