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KC51 HRM

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,113 mi
Last recorded44,113 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 HRM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 44,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 41,594 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,856 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 39,025 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,180 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 35,180 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,489 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 32,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,306 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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KC51 HRM is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KC51 HRM, 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 KC51 HRM registered?

KC51 HRM is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 16 February 2002.

Is KC51 HRM safe to buy?

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