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AF51 HBA

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,879 mi
Last recorded22,879 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 HBA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 22,879 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 22,879 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached Securing bolts missing (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting bolt slightly loose

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 21,664 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 21,648 miles

Front Brake excessively binding excessively binding, cannot move front wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Nearside and Offside leaking down fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose leaking Leaking at join to rear caliper (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 17,038 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 12,159 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 11,987 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 11,889 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 11,060 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 10,609 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 24,012 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 19,606 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 17,788 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,088 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,955 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,610 miles

beam deflector sticker fitted to headlight

Pass 18 Jan 2006 9,015 miles

head light beam breaker tape fitted to head light lens

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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AF51 HBA is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 17,702 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF51 HBA is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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