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WJ52 LSL

2002 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,883 mi
Last recorded16,883 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ60018,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 LSL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 16,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear tyre starting to perish but no ply or chord exposed

Pass 23 Aug 2025 15,749 miles

Rear tyre wall beginning to perish but no ply or cord exposed

Pass 26 Jun 2024 13,793 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 13,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 13,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 13,630 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 12,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 12,977 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 12,916 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,822 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 12,085 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,691 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

nearside front fork seal deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2013 11,690 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

nearside front fork seal deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,485 miles

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 brake drag

Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,083 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 10,284 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,861 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 8,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 8,570 miles

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

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

front brake slightly binding

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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WJ52 LSL is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ52 LSL, 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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WJ52 LSL is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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