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LG02 RKA

2002 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,935 mi
Last recorded43,935 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XT60013,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 RKA
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 43,642 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 43,284 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,612 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 42,102 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 41,102 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 41,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,510 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 39,846 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated blowing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,207 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 39,207 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,198 miles

Handlebar grips in poor condition

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

slight bind in front brake not shown on brake tester

Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,963 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 36,951 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,484 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,979 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,975 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,695 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,977 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 24,977 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,706 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,731 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,322 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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LG02 RKA is a 2002 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 13,954 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 XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG02 RKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LG02 RKA is a 2002 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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