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GK02 RYY

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,851 mi
Last recorded25,851 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 RYY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,851 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 25,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 21,579 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,579 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,564 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 18,564 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,587 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 12,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 5,152 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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GK02 RYY is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GK02 RYY, 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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GK02 RYY is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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