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WU51 JFV

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,716 mi
Last recorded22,716 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 JFV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 22,716 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 22,692 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 22,684 miles

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 22,558 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 22,262 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 22,224 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 22,210 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,245 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 19,188 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,124 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 18,638 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,255 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,750 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 17,723 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 11,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 11,745 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 10,019 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,019 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,861 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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WU51 JFV is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU51 JFV, 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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WU51 JFV is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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