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OY02 TCU

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,600 mi
Last recorded34,600 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 TCU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 34,600 miles

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

Rear Rear Disc Close to Caliper

Pass 8 May 2024 34,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,578 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 34,561 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 34,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 34,185 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 34,185 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,690 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,336 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,178 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 31,172 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 27,695 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 25,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,488 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 13,730 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,409 miles

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

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

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 TCU is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TCU, 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 TCU is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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