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AF52 YRG

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,309 mi
Last recorded45,309 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 YRG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 45,309 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 43,071 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 39,626 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 39,626 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 36,956 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 36,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 36,925 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside OIL LEAK

Pass 27 May 2021 34,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 33,592 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 33,273 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 32,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 30,963 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 30,963 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 May 2014 27,988 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,660 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,656 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 22,553 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 22,553 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 22,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 21,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,116 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 12,322 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,179 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 11,816 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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AF52 YRG is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AF52 YRG, 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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AF52 YRG is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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