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AF52 SBU

2002 Yamaha 600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,308 mi
Last recorded40,308 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 SBU
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 40,308 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Scratch on lens surface (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 40,308 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Upper Position lamp not working Speedo lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Scratch on lens surface (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 39,469 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 38,119 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 36,125 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 36,118 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Front tyre 10 years old

Pass 16 May 2022 35,544 miles

Front Front tyre 9 years old

Fail 16 May 2022 35,544 miles

Front Front tyre 9 years old

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 33,109 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 15 May 2021 33,105 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted 1 X Caliper Mounting Bolt Missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020 29,913 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 29,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,372 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 29,372 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2016 29,194 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,903 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 16,768 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 16,768 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,282 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 16,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,253 miles

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 16,253 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,155 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 12,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,616 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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AF52 SBU is a 2002 Yamaha 600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Yamaha 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 SBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF52 SBU is a 2002 Yamaha 600, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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