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PK02 OEV

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,386 mi
Last recorded32,386 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 OEV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 32,386 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 32,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated fork oil contaminated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 32,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2024 31,433 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 31,356 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,875 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 30,211 miles

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

Offside Front front brake lever damaged

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 29,919 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 29,623 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 29,623 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 29,531 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 28,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,961 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,238 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 25,432 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 21,082 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,670 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 17,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,843 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 8,843 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 8,823 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2006 8,823 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
Full Yamaha R6 reliability report

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PK02 OEV 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 77.8%.

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 PK02 OEV, 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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PK02 OEV is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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