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OY52 SOH

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,599 mi
Last recorded23,599 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 SOH
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 23,599 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 22,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 22,413 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Brake fluid old, creeping brake when applied. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 21,739 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 21,482 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 21,477 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front 5 year old tyre front

Rear 7 year old tyre

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 21,063 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 19,418 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Swing arm sideways movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 17,936 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 17,924 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,106 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 16,106 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,858 miles

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

rear tyre has a deep cut in center of tread but not showing cords

Pass 7 Apr 2014 12,712 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,670 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 11,647 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake pads worn very low. near side front inner brake pad border line

Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,408 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 9,408 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,032 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 7,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 4,378 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 2,054 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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OY52 SOH is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OY52 SOH, 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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OY52 SOH is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 20 October 2002.

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