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OY02 TAU

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,062 mi
Last recorded24,062 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 TAU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 24,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 20,012 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 19,987 miles

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

Rear reflector on sidecar incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 16,606 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 16,182 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,672 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 13,668 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 12,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 9,910 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 9,910 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 7,112 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 8,100 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,799 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 3,039 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 TAU is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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