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YD02 VHJ

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

21,441 mi
Last recorded21,441 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 VHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 21,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 21,441 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 20,627 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 20,301 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 20,294 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 20,070 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 20,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 18,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,888 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 15,870 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2016 10,582 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 10,518 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,518 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,424 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 10,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 9,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,544 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 9,544 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,042 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 9,042 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 8,902 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 8,760 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 8,446 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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YD02 VHJ is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YD02 VHJ, 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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YD02 VHJ is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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