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PK02 WRL

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,661 mi
Last recorded20,661 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 WRL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 20,661 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 20,427 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 20,427 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 20,110 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and rear suspension linkage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 19,864 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 19,864 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 19,499 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 18,660 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 18,054 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 18,054 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 16,740 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 15,338 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 15,280 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,005 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 14,955 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 14,710 miles

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

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

rear tyre flat when presented for test

Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 10,861 miles

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

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

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

slight coolant leak from hose nearside lower

Fail 14 Oct 2009 10,861 miles

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

slight coolant leak from hose nearside lower

Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 3,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 1,692 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 WRL is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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