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PN02 OWV

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,446 mi
Last recorded29,446 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 OWV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 29,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 28,686 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 28,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 28,686 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,322 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,954 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,436 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,208 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 May 2014 26,472 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 26,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 25,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Feb 2012 24,492 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,984 miles

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)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,599 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 11,658 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 11,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 9,998 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Sep 2006 5,665 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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PN02 OWV is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN02 OWV, 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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PN02 OWV is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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