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SN02 SMJ

2002 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

37,309 mi
Last recorded37,309 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha R615,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 SMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 37,309 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 37,309 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 31,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 30,448 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 28,644 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,949 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2017 25,920 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 24,152 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 22,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,454 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

bolt in riders seat missing but not dangerous due to other one being in place.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 21,445 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

bolt in riders seat missing but not dangerous due to other one being in place.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 20,479 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 20,461 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 19,460 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 19,457 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

wiring behind fairing insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2011 16,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,636 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 16,636 miles

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,141 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 15,141 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,724 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 13,677 miles

Offside Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 12,368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 11,797 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,652 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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SN02 SMJ is a 2002 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SN02 SMJ, 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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SN02 SMJ is a 2002 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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