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AJ02 ZVU

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,948 mi
Last recorded40,948 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ZVU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,660 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 39,601 miles

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 39,601 miles

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected spindle locking device located wrong (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 39,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,300 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 39,299 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 39,299 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,279 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,415 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 38,395 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,919 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 37,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,300 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,348 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,098 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,150 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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AJ02 ZVU is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ02 ZVU, 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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AJ02 ZVU is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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