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EJ02 RKV

2002 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,447 mi
Last recorded59,447 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ60018,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 RKV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 59,447 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,058 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 59,058 miles

Front Stop lamp not working control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 58,655 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,985 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 57,966 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,641 miles

Front tyre slight cracking

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,510 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,308 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,251 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 50,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,491 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 38,405 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 33,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 33,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 28,765 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2006 28,564 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?

Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
835
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,907
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,271
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,192
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,135
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 965
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 590
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EJ02 RKV is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 18,833 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 XJ600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ02 RKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ02 RKV is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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