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KF52 VHT

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,674 mi
Last recorded56,674 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 VHT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 56,674 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 56,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 54,838 miles

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess head stock (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,042 miles

Drive chain slightly tight corroded (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil stanchion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 54,041 miles

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight corroded (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil stanchion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 46,627 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 46,627 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 35,042 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 24,847 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,616 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Engine mount bolt missing

Fail 17 May 2017 20,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Engine mount bolt missing

Pass 7 Dec 2015 9,645 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicators colour faded (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 7,448 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 7,448 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 May 2012 7,128 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,978 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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KF52 VHT is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KF52 VHT, 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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KF52 VHT is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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