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HF51 VPR

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,979 mi
Last recorded15,979 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 VPR
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 15,979 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 15,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake caliper insecure lock bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 15,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 13,329 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 13,327 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 9,767 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 9,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,221 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 6,371 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 6,371 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned reflector not on centre line of vehicle (1.4.2d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 5,815 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 5,277 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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HF51 VPR is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF51 VPR, 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 HF51 VPR registered?

HF51 VPR is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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