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MK52 USM

2002 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,189 mi
Last recorded37,189 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ60018,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 USM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 37,189 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 37,151 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,080 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 37,013 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 36,995 miles

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,866 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 35,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 33,252 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 33,217 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Center stand snapped on test.

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,843 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 31,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 29,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 26,414 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,387 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 23,387 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 25,741 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 25,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 20,272 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 19,290 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 19,290 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,780 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,109 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Main Stand Mounting is slightly worn causing bike to rock when on main stand

Pass 12 Sep 2005 16,245 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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MK52 USM is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver 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 XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 18,833 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 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 MK52 USM, 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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MK52 USM is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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