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WV02 LXT

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,453 mi
Last recorded12,453 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 LXT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 12,453 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2012 12,453 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,167 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 12,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 7,812 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,462 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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WV02 LXT is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV02 LXT, 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 WV02 LXT registered?

WV02 LXT is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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