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YP52 DKF

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,337 mi
Last recorded22,337 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 DKF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 22,337 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 22,337 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 22,072 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 22,072 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements new plate fitted (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 19,760 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 19,538 miles

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 18,768 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,089 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 17,992 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 17,992 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2018 17,974 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 17,192 miles

Rear number plate lamp not working

Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,193 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 9,224 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 9,213 miles

Inner Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2012 7,039 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,947 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 5,466 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 4,844 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 4,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,423 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 3,327 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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YP52 DKF is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP52 DKF, 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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YP52 DKF is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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