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WU51 HTA

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,260 mi
Last recorded29,260 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 HTA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 29,260 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 27,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 26,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 26,477 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 26,113 miles

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 25,826 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 25,791 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 25,677 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,619 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 25,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,615 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 24,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Fail 1 May 2010 23,140 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 23,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,228 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 19,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,188 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,378 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,198 miles

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

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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WU51 HTA is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WU51 HTA, 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 WU51 HTA registered?

WU51 HTA is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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