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YC51 OPU

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,768 mi
Last recorded28,768 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 OPU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 28,768 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 28,768 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 25,370 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,052 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 25,052 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 18,453 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 16,868 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,824 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,481 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,870 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,745 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,864 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 11,758 miles

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

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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YC51 OPU is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC51 OPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC51 OPU registered?

YC51 OPU is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YC51 OPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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