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HY51 DXV

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,601 mi
Last recorded27,601 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 DXV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 27,601 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 27,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 27,469 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,011 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 24,716 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,705 miles

front tyre on limit

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,888 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 19,878 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 19,124 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,943 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,528 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,536 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 8,017 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 6,149 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,149 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 5,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,264 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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HY51 DXV is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HY51 DXV, 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 HY51 DXV registered?

HY51 DXV is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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