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AK02 GZB

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,797 mi
Last recorded35,797 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 GZB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 35,797 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 33,892 miles

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

chain dry

Pass 14 Mar 2024 32,696 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 32,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 29,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 29,476 miles

Fitted with overheated / oversize - front / rear tyres

Fail 6 Jul 2021 29,476 miles

Footrest insecure R/H/F mounting bolt loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perrished & split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perrished & split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fitted with overheated / oversize - front / rear tyres

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,531 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,718 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,364 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 23,392 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,873 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,263 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,683 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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AK02 GZB is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK02 GZB, 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 AK02 GZB registered?

AK02 GZB is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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