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AF52 RVZ

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

38,650 mi
Last recorded38,650 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 RVZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 38,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 38,406 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,508 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 37,508 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 34,404 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 30,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 24,352 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 17,913 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 17,913 miles

Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 17,510 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 17,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure bolt missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,062 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 17,062 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 16,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 14,828 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 13,644 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 13,642 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 7,575 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 7,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 2,926 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 2,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 2,175 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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AF52 RVZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF52 RVZ, 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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AF52 RVZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 September 2002.

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