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WJ52 MOV

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,847 mi
Last recorded22,847 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 MOV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 22,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 21,486 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 21,476 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 17,385 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Doglink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 16,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 16,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 15,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 15,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 14,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 13,377 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 11,440 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2013 10,881 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2012 9,413 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 8,439 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 6,652 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 6,652 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 5,085 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2007 4,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 4,412 miles

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

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 MOV is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WJ52 MOV, 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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WJ52 MOV is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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