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PF02 VHT

2002 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,400 mi
Last recorded23,400 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 VHT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 23,400 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 23,320 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 23,319 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 23,081 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 23,081 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

throttle cables badly routed

Pass 12 Jul 2019 23,081 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 23,081 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 22,005 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,958 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,350 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,209 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 20,277 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,007 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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PF02 VHT is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PF02 VHT, 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 PF02 VHT registered?

PF02 VHT is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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