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AO52 HWJ

2002 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

16,652 mi
Last recorded16,652 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yzf R615,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 16,652 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 16,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 16,180 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 14,991 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 14,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,168 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 14,168 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,870 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 13,870 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,651 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 12,651 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,229 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 9,229 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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AO52 HWJ is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 15,131 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 HWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 HWJ registered?

AO52 HWJ is a 2002 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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