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HW02 FPE

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,607 mi
Last recorded16,607 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 FPE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 16,607 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 16,309 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 16,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached horseshoe clip missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both fork stanchions badly pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2024 15,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 14,627 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear can (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 13,849 miles

Front tyre has very slight uneven wear

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 13,179 miles

Nearside Front Chrome on fork stanchion pitted

Nearside Rear a horse shoe clip is fitted to the chain on this motorcycle, I recommend changing this to a soft link permanent fitting, more suitable for a vehicle with this performance

Offside Front Chrome on fork stanchion pitted

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 12,084 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 11,371 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 10,757 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 10,751 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 9,291 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 9,273 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

both front forks pitted

rear swing arm rusting

Pass 9 Sep 2015 9,172 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front fork stations have corrosion present

Pass 28 May 2014 9,138 miles

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

front fork stantions have corrosion present

Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,137 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 9,137 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 8,970 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 8,924 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 7,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 6,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 6,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 5,254 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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HW02 FPE is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW02 FPE, 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 HW02 FPE registered?

HW02 FPE is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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