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FM02 LYJ

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,278 mi
Last recorded29,278 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 LYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 29,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 29,164 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,110 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,044 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 29,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,957 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

front and rear tyres has cracks

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,932 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 28,932 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,091 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 24,995 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,995 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,262 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 23,798 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,497 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 17,107 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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FM02 LYJ is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FM02 LYJ, 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 FM02 LYJ registered?

FM02 LYJ is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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