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AV02 LYJ

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,687 mi
Last recorded22,687 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 LYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 22,687 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 22,687 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 21,593 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 21,593 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,670 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,551 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play in swing arm main mountings at the front have slight side play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Apr 2016 17,551 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play in swing arm main mountings at the front have slight side play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Apr 2015 15,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,781 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 11,596 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 10,777 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 10,589 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 9,713 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 8,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 6,927 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 6,770 miles

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

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 LYJ is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LYJ, 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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What year was AV02 LYJ registered?

AV02 LYJ is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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