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AO02 NLN

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,257 mi
Last recorded25,257 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 NLN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 25,257 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 20,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2025 20,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 20,815 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 20,815 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 19,672 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 19,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 18,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,529 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 17,529 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,013 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,196 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 13,037 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 May 2011 13,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2007 112,650 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 12,592 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 12,592 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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AO02 NLN is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO02 NLN, 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 AO02 NLN registered?

AO02 NLN is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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