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AV02 HHW

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,606 mi
Last recorded11,606 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 HHW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 11,606 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 9,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 8,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,495 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit worn low. (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 55,495 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit worn low. (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front BRAKE CYLINDER - CLAMP IS UPSIDE DOWN

Front LH / RH HEADLAMP AIM - LEVELS ARE DIFFERENT

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive BUSH / BEARING MOVEMENT (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,055 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 46,961 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,724 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 42,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,943 miles

headlamp main beam - over to offside. headlamp dip beam - would be too high with a passenger on. exhaust - slightly noisey. engine revs take time to drop when throttle is shut.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,167 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,245 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 29,232 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 17,204 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 2,075 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 1,928 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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AV02 HHW is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red 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 AV02 HHW, 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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AV02 HHW is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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