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WJ52 KYT

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,167 mi
Last recorded43,167 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 KYT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 43,167 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 42,992 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 42,871 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 42,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2021 42,593 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 40,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 36,986 miles

front tyre

nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,916 miles

offside headlight bulb fitted incorrectly

Fail 5 Sep 2016 32,914 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s wrong direction/rotation (4.1.2e)

offside headlight bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,743 miles

front tyre worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,718 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 23,718 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,468 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 16,405 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,206 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 12,425 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 8,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,891 miles

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

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

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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WJ52 KYT is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WJ52 KYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ52 KYT registered?

WJ52 KYT is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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