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OY02 SWO

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,548 mi
Last recorded32,548 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 SWO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 32,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,537 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 32,537 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 32,531 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 32,029 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 30,228 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,942 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 18,256 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 18,252 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,616 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,480 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 12,714 miles

Rear 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 22 Nov 2006 12,714 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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OY02 SWO is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OY02 SWO, 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 OY02 SWO registered?

OY02 SWO is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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