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GK02 VFW

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,254 mi
Last recorded13,254 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 VFW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 13,254 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose bolt missing/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 13,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 13,169 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 13,070 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 13,070 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp insecure bulb loose inside headlight. (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 12,768 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 11,803 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 10,013 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 9,818 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 9,556 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 VFW is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFW, 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 VFW is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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