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OY02 VKM

2002 Yamaha R6

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,062 mi
Last recorded32,062 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 VKM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,062 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,019 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 32,019 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,208 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,357 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,241 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,512 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 May 2008 16,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,245 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 9,659 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 VKM is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

OY02 VKM is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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