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VU52 WMM

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,217 mi
Last recorded24,217 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WMM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 24,217 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 24,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 23,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 22,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 21,817 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 20,847 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 20,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery went flat during test

Pass 3 Sep 2019 20,349 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 19,964 miles

chain tension slack

Pass 4 Sep 2017 19,656 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,770 miles

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 18,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 17,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,501 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,985 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 7,024 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 6,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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VU52 WMM is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VU52 WMM, 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 VU52 WMM registered?

VU52 WMM is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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