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GU52 OVV

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,963 mi
Last recorded47,963 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 OVV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 47,963 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 47,963 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 47,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 45,864 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 45,862 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 44,383 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,004 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 37,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,463 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 35,452 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,158 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,020 miles

Central Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 31,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle jams on left lock (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Central Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,086 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 22,030 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 22,030 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 21,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,580 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 20,580 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 11,399 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 10,044 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 8,785 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 7,700 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 6,162 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 3,450 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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GU52 OVV is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc 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 GU52 OVV, 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 GU52 OVV registered?

GU52 OVV is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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