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WJ52 OOE

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

32,465 mi
Last recorded32,465 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 OOE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 32,465 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot in chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 32,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 31,843 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 31,843 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 31,782 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 30,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,431 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 26,794 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 26,582 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 26,286 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 26,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly loose on handlebar (6.2.1f)

Offside Right hand switch assembly/throttle loose.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,225 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 26,225 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,064 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 26,038 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,377 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,691 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 19,096 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 17,047 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 17,021 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

vehicle road tested to confirm structure condition. found steering shakes/wobbles and vechicle drops into corners at legal speed limits

Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,921 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,713 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,366 miles

Pillion Seat and footrests removed. Machine tested as a single seater.

Fail 14 Feb 2007 14,359 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(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 OOE is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OOE, 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 OOE is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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