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LG51 LFW

2002 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,628 mi
Last recorded26,628 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 LFW
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 26,628 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 20,137 miles

reg plate light not working

Pass 13 Apr 2019 20,075 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 20,075 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 19,733 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 19,733 miles

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

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

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake FRONT CALIPERS (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,495 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 19,495 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,767 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 18,766 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,808 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 17,808 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 12,965 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 12,965 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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LG51 LFW is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LG51 LFW, 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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LG51 LFW is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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