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FD02 SWF

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,895 mi
Last recorded32,895 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 SWF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 32,895 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Plug in rear tyre

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2025 32,205 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 31,437 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 31,282 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spots on chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 31,282 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 30,276 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 28,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2020 28,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2016 28,882 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 28,882 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 28,451 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,451 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,694 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 26,694 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,203 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,300 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,124 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,150 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 18,150 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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 Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 8,997 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 5,317 miles

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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FD02 SWF is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD02 SWF, 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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FD02 SWF is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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