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RV02 VLG

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

33,524 mi
Last recorded33,524 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 VLG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 33,524 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 30,924 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 30,893 miles

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Offside Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 30,519 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 30,519 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 28,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 28,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,220 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 28,220 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 27,505 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 26,084 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,519 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 17,553 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 16,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators flashing quickly

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators flashing quickly

Fail 24 Oct 2011 16,839 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2010 15,723 miles

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

n/s/f inner pad on limit

rear tyre wearing centre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,173 miles

front brake pads apear low

Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 11,949 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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RV02 VLG is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RV02 VLG, 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 RV02 VLG registered?

RV02 VLG is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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