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GK02 YGW

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,208 mi
Last recorded13,208 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 YGW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2025 13,208 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 12,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 9,558 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 9,541 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 9,489 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 9,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,198 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,683 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 7,432 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 YGW is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

GK02 YGW is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 28 April 2002.

Is GK02 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK02 YGW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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