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AF02 VMP

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,053 mi
Last recorded67,053 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VMP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 67,053 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 67,053 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 18,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 15,642 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 15,642 miles

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 15,042 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 13,342 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 12,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 10,360 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 10,360 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 9,957 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 VMP is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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