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DE02 NWJ

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,928 mi
Last recorded19,928 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 19,928 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 19,928 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 19,053 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 18,423 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 18,395 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 17,047 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 15,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 15,276 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 11,630 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 11,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,145 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 10,771 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 9,409 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 7,895 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 7,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 5,655 miles

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

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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DE02 NWJ is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE02 NWJ, 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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What year was DE02 NWJ registered?

DE02 NWJ is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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