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AF02 VLW

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,916 mi
Last recorded16,916 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VLW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 16,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 16,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 16,896 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 16,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 16,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 13,879 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 VLW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLW, 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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What year was AF02 VLW registered?

AF02 VLW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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