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VIL 1183

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,193 mi
Last recorded25,193 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 1183
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 25,193 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 25,193 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 24,337 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 24,337 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2016 23,119 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2016 23,119 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel lever touches bar (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,751 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 22,721 miles

Front 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))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,045 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,042 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 23 Mar 2011 17,660 miles

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

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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VIL 1183 is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VIL 1183, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIL 1183 registered?

VIL 1183 is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is VIL 1183 safe to buy?

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