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FN02 VFT

2002 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,788 mi
Last recorded38,788 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ60018,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 VFT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 38,788 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 38,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 38,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 38,641 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 38,641 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 35,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 34,944 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 32,350 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 May 2017 32,350 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 29,366 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

oil leak front of engine

Pass 19 May 2015 27,183 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,368 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,452 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,785 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 14,188 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,822 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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FN02 VFT is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN02 VFT, 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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What year was FN02 VFT registered?

FN02 VFT is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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