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KX51 VHN

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

25,387 mi
Last recorded25,387 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 VHN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 25,387 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 25,134 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 24,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 24,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 24,146 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 23,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 22,833 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 22,830 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 21,675 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm pivot bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 21,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm pivot bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 17,759 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 May 2017 17,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 24 May 2016 17,085 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 17,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

very slight binding rear brake

Pass 1 May 2013 15,335 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,251 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 12,138 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 12,138 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 10,008 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,386 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 8,386 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 6,356 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 4,700 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 3,880 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 3,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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
Full Yamaha R6 reliability report

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KX51 VHN is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KX51 VHN, 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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KX51 VHN is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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