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S6 LEO

2002 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,107 mi
Last recorded1,107 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R116,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 LEO
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 1,107 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 1,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 1,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 1,101 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 1,101 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 1,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 1,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 1,092 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 1,090 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 1,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 1,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 1,084 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 1,067 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 1,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 1,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 1,050 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 1,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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S6 LEO is a 2002 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 16,575 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S6 LEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S6 LEO registered?

S6 LEO is a 2002 Yamaha R1, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is S6 LEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 LEO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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