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GK02 WJV

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,436 mi
Last recorded25,436 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 WJV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,436 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 25,436 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 24,532 miles

headlight masks fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 22,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 21,704 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 21,704 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

slight binbing to rear wheel

Pass 10 May 2007 19,951 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 19,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 May 2006 18,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

left hand dip beam lamp has intermittant fault

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 WJV is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK02 WJV, 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 GK02 WJV registered?

GK02 WJV is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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