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GK02 YFT

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,449 mi
Last recorded32,449 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 YFT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 32,449 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 31,551 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 31,536 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 31,371 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 31,371 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 30,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 29,943 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 28,714 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 26,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 25,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 23,940 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 23,904 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 22,604 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 19,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 16,014 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 15,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,017 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 12,541 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,815 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,520 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 YFT is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YFT, 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 GK02 YFT registered?

GK02 YFT is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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