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R6 XKX

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,130 mi
Last recorded36,130 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 XKX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 36,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess swing arm (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 36,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess swing arm (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 35,004 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 34,106 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 32,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 31,455 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 29,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 29,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 26,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 22,332 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,515 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 15,299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,925 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 14,225 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 14,225 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 13,146 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 10,782 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 XKX is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

R6 XKX is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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