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RA51 LHW

2002 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,058 mi
Last recorded16,058 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF60017,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 LHW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 16,058 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 15,488 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 15,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 13,597 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 11,511 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 11,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,371 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 11,167 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 10,712 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 10,417 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,136 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,043 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 8,571 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 8,210 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 6,871 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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RA51 LHW is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA51 LHW, 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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RA51 LHW is a 2002 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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