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WJ02 OWC

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,099 mi
Last recorded20,099 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 OWC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 20,099 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 20,099 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 20,091 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 20,091 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 20,075 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 19,976 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 19,972 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,522 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 19,511 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 19,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 18,777 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 18,773 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 17,797 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 16,868 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 15,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 13,394 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,291 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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WJ02 OWC is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ02 OWC, 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 WJ02 OWC registered?

WJ02 OWC is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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