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2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

19,742 mi
Last recorded19,742 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 VPN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 19,742 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 19,447 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2024 19,185 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 18,649 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 18,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 17,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 17,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 17,085 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 17,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 16,641 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 15,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,375 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,176 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 10,903 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Temporary number plate and rear reflector fitted at time of test

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,995 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 8,799 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 8,789 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 8,842 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 VPN is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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