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GK52 VFU

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

37,409 mi
Last recorded37,409 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 VFU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 37,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 37,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 35,482 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe to down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

the front nearside indicator is damaged but the operation has not been affected

Pass 21 Oct 2023 34,428 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 33,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 33,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 31,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,312 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,025 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 29,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,217 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 27,032 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 14 May 2014 26,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 24,499 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 23,358 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 May 2012 23,358 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 22,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 22,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 21,313 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 21,313 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2009 20,533 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 16,840 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,509 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
Full Yamaha R6 reliability report

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GK52 VFU is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GK52 VFU, 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 GK52 VFU registered?

GK52 VFU is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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