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PK02 OWW

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 OWW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025
Pass 21 Oct 2023
Pass 2 Nov 2022
Pass 1 Dec 2021
Fail 17 Nov 2021

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chain link fitted in wrong direction

coolant hose against exhaust

Fail 15 Oct 2021

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value Parking brake disconnected (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain link clip fitted incorrectly

Pass 28 Apr 2020 7,500 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres marked not for road use

Fail 31 Mar 2018

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres marked not for road use

Pass 21 Jan 2017 5,864 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 16 May 2015 5,357 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 5,357 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 4,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 3,549 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 2,582 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2008 2,300 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 2,300 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2007 1,644 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 1,644 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 2 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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PK02 OWW is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue 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 PK02 OWW, 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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PK02 OWW is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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