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KG52 YLJ

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

10,626 mi
Last recorded10,626 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 YLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 10,626 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 10,619 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity reduced Not working (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 10,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 10,591 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 10,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 May 2022 10,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 10,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 10,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 10,529 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 10,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 10,443 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 3 Jul 2018 10,443 miles

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

exhaust noisey

Pass 1 Jul 2017 10,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 10,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 9,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 9,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 8,730 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,730 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 7,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 7,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 6,315 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 6,315 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 5,326 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 5,326 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 4,468 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 3,698 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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KG52 YLJ is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KG52 YLJ, 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 KG52 YLJ registered?

KG52 YLJ is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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