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PA02 BVJ

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

31,212 mi
Last recorded31,212 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 BVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 31,212 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 30,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 30,685 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 30,404 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 29,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 29,229 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 29,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 27,572 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 27,572 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 24,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,104 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 23,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 19,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 19,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2017 19,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,910 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 13,081 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2012 12,643 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,550 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 12,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,457 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 12,457 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 10,414 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 7,495 miles

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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PA02 BVJ is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PA02 BVJ, 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 PA02 BVJ registered?

PA02 BVJ is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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