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R6 SVD

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,237 mi
Last recorded12,237 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 SVD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 12,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2025 12,237 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 12,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 12,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 12,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 11,462 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 10,718 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 10,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 10,576 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 10,193 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 9,845 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 9,236 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 8,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 6,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 6,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 5,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 5,089 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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R6 SVD is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc 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 R6 SVD, 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 R6 SVD registered?

R6 SVD is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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