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WU52 WAJ

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,331 mi
Last recorded30,331 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 WAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 30,331 miles

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,777 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 29,205 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 28,391 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,202 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 27,057 miles

Rear reflector on sidecar incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 27,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 26,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,222 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,106 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))

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

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

drive chain rusty.

exhaust pipe link pipe joint slightly loose.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 25,106 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

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

drive chain rusty.

exhaust pipe link pipe joint slightly loose.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 229,232 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,095 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 19,085 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,076 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,187 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 15,187 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2005 13,065 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 13,065 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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WU52 WAJ 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 70%.

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 WU52 WAJ, 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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WU52 WAJ is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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