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FE52 HKC

2002 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,300 mi
Last recorded35,300 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ60018,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 HKC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 35,300 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 35,300 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,300 miles

Fork tubes are pitted seals may have a short service life.

Fail 15 Jun 2023 35,300 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 35,300 miles

Fork inners are very pitted, seals may have a very short service life.

Fail 19 May 2022 35,300 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 35,300 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 35,016 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 34,917 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 34,908 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,353 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,061 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 29,061 miles

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

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,708 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 28,603 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,970 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 23,906 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 17,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,251 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 16,204 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,015 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,441 miles

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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FE52 HKC is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE52 HKC, 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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FE52 HKC is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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