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VU52 WVC

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,552 mi
Last recorded40,552 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WVC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 40,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 39,287 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 39,287 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2018 39,102 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 38,595 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,153 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,637 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 28,637 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,433 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,538 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 20,473 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 14,954 miles

FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND DOES NOT SHOW ON ROLLER BRAKE TESTER.

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 14,919 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND DOES NOT SHOW ON ROLLER BRAKE TESTER.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,678 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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VU52 WVC is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU52 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

VU52 WVC is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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