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YG02 LWP

2002 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,664 mi
Last recorded32,664 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ60018,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 LWP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 32,664 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 32,272 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 30,923 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 30,922 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 29,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 29,187 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 29,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 26,280 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 26,278 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,916 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 16,929 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,053 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 8,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 7,891 miles

Rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2012 7,659 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 9 May 2011 7,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,235 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 7,122 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 7,122 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,041 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 7,041 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 6,350 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 May 2006 4,061 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 4,061 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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YG02 LWP is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 YG02 LWP, 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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YG02 LWP is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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