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OY02 WEU

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,226 mi
Last recorded30,226 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 WEU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 30,226 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front tyre incorrect size

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 30,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,049 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,813 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 25,803 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,255 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 24,255 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 20,826 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,391 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 18,391 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 11,441 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 8,318 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 6,607 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))

Fail 10 May 2007 6,584 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 3,843 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 WEU 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 75%.

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 WEU, 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 WEU is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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