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2002 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,589 mi
Last recorded64,589 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VFC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 64,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 64,090 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,359 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 63,358 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 62,772 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2021 62,772 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

front brake binding slightly

front tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Oct 2019 60,818 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2018 59,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,679 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 56,679 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,442 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 55,442 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,575 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,057 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,514 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,696 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 46,696 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,532 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,925 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 41,925 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 37,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 30,817 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,946 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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AF02 VFC is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 20,303 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 FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 VFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF02 VFC is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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