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OEZ 6181

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,370 mi
Last recorded38,370 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEZ 6181
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 38,370 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 38,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 37,833 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 37,821 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated by fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 37,438 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 38,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 35,357 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,937 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 34,937 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,186 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,536 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 33,513 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,846 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 27,846 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,369 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 11,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 11,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,122 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 9,823 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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OEZ 6181 is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OEZ 6181, 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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OEZ 6181 is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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