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SG52 VEV

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,621 mi
Last recorded26,621 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 VEV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 26,621 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 26,621 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2023 25,955 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 25,951 miles

Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 24,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 22,135 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 18,435 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 14,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,109 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,194 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,469 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,903 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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SG52 VEV is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SG52 VEV, 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 SG52 VEV registered?

SG52 VEV is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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