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SA02 JWC

2002 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

32,045 mi
Last recorded32,045 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 JWC
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 32,045 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 31,108 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 31,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,059 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 29,048 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lights flickering when indicator on (4.2.3 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling n/s (20mm) and o/s (50mm) (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering n/s (20mm) and o/s (50mm) (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 27,374 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 24,674 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,547 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 24,273 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 24,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 23,757 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,599 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 22,599 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 22,118 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 27,067 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,030 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

n/s switch gear slightly insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2012 22,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

n/s switch gear slightly insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2010 21,028 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 21,028 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2009
Fail 22 Apr 2009 18,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 14,357 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2007 14,357 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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SA02 JWC is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SA02 JWC, 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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SA02 JWC is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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