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WP02 YYW

2002 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,250 mi
Last recorded77,250 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ60018,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 YYW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,250 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 77,092 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 75,715 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 75,715 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 70,062 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 66,171 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 11 May 2016 66,171 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 59,297 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 59,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 44,678 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 44,678 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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 27 Apr 2013 38,115 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,036 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 32,036 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,253 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,248 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 12,411 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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WP02 YYW is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP02 YYW, 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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WP02 YYW is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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