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HY51 DDE

2002 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,756 mi
Last recorded44,756 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ60018,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 DDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 44,756 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 43,826 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 43,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 57,061 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 56,209 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,206 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 51,388 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear shock absorber weak damping effect

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,565 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

oil leak from breather, oil overfull

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,585 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 16,631 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 16,631 miles

Front Upper Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired reflector chrome missing (1.2.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,631 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 16,530 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 15,266 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 15,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 14,911 miles

Both exhaust silencer clamps broken/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,716 miles

Both exhaust silencer clamps missing.

Nail in rear tyre.

O/S fork seal dust cover poor.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,226 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008
Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,090 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 12,711 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?

Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
835
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,907
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,271
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,192
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,135
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 965
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 590
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HY51 DDE is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 18,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY51 DDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HY51 DDE is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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