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RV02 YYF

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,521 mi
Last recorded20,521 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 YYF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 20,521 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 20,474 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 20,364 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 20,252 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 20,251 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 20,002 miles

Nearside rear footrest/ silencer bracket slightly loose.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,742 miles

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

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

Rear Disc has Slight Run Out

Rear Shock has Slightly Reduced Damping

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 19,530 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,003 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 19,003 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 18,082 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 16,565 miles

exsaust clamp loose,needs tyetening

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,835 miles

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

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

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

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

on front brakes are binding slighty

Pass 14 Apr 2009 11,730 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,642 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 9,342 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,077 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 YYF is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RV02 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

RV02 YYF is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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