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RY02 TUW

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,322 mi
Last recorded37,322 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 TUW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 37,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 37,170 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 37,170 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 36,748 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,706 miles

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 36,604 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 36,441 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 36,097 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 36,097 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 35,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,472 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 28,544 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,677 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 27,667 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,492 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,868 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 19,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,691 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 10,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 9,369 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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RY02 TUW is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RY02 TUW, 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 RY02 TUW registered?

RY02 TUW is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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