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FY02 OTA

2002 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,732 mi
Last recorded34,732 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ60018,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 OTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 34,732 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 34,732 miles

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 29,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 28,711 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Forks deformed but serviceable both fork dust seals not functioning as should (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 28,711 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Forks deformed but serviceable both fork dust seals not functioning as should (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,059 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 27,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,141 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust collector has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm has slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,103 miles

Nearside exhaust starting to rust/slight leak

Rear rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 29 Dec 2016 24,937 miles

Slight bind front brake

Fail 29 Dec 2016 24,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 23,537 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,123 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,343 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,312 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,129 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,915 miles

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

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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FY02 OTA is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY02 OTA, 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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FY02 OTA is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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