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HJ02 MUW

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,103 mi
Last recorded26,103 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 MUW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 26,103 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half speed (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 26,098 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect No movement down (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 25,828 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 24,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 20,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 17,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 17,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 15,943 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,288 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 15,284 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,538 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,178 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,532 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre close to rear hugger O/S

Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,196 miles

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

Advise plug in rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,521 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,087 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 8,826 miles

Advise brake lines be re routed

Pass 6 Apr 2006 7,076 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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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HJ02 MUW is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HJ02 MUW, 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 HJ02 MUW registered?

HJ02 MUW is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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