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VU02 YTZ

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,583 mi
Last recorded28,583 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YTZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 28,583 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 28,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 27,192 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively suspect engine sprocket worn same as wheel sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 27,192 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively suspect engine sprocket worn same as wheel sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 10,607 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,105 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 19,928 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 13,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 13,084 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 13,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 12,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,803 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,358 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 10,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,405 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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VU02 YTZ is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VU02 YTZ, 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 VU02 YTZ registered?

VU02 YTZ is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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