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WJ02 VVM

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,359 mi
Last recorded21,359 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VVM
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 21,359 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop and position lamp led 50% (4.3.1 (a) (i))

left controls slightly loose does not inhibit use

Pass 8 Jul 2022 21,028 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning twin led - one side not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 20,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 slight worn in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 180/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflectors slight obscuring characters (0.1 (b))

slight play headstock bearings

Fail 12 May 2021 20,005 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 slight worn in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 180/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflectors slight obscuring characters (0.1 (b))

slight play headstock bearings

Pass 10 Jan 2020 19,445 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose drive chain is loose but not in excess (adjustment needed) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 18,365 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 18,274 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 18,274 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 18,097 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,583 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 17,561 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,437 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 17,437 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,450 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 16,201 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 10,737 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 9,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 7,105 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 VVM is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 598cc 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 VVM, 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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WJ02 VVM is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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