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LF02 XVZ

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,330 mi
Last recorded34,330 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 XVZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 34,330 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 34,330 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 34,037 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 33,736 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 32,674 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 31,130 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 30,318 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 29,200 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 29,192 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 28,588 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 28,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 26,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 25,194 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 25,180 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,784 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,909 miles

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

alloy brake fittings on front brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,686 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,718 miles

anodised brake fittings on machine!

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,087 miles

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

aluminium banjo bolts fitted to front calipers

Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 19,590 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,353 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,353 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,198 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 15,841 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust clamp slightly loose

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005

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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LF02 XVZ is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF02 XVZ, 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 LF02 XVZ registered?

LF02 XVZ is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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