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RV52 UPY

2002 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,026 mi
Last recorded14,026 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ60018,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 UPY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 14,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 13,769 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 13,769 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 12,923 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 8,053 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 7,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 6,336 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 6,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 5,614 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 5,450 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 5,450 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 May 2009 4,586 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 3,688 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 31 May 2007 2,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2007 2,765 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 2,149 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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RV52 UPY is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV52 UPY, 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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What year was RV52 UPY registered?

RV52 UPY is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is RV52 UPY safe to buy?

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