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AK02 HBG

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,747 mi
Last recorded37,747 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 HBG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 37,747 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 37,747 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 37,416 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 37,416 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 35,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 34,968 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 34,968 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 34,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,006 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,701 miles

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

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

Headrace bearings are slightly notchy.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 29,339 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,683 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 27,830 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 25,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 24,022 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,063 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,162 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,481 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,246 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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AK02 HBG is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AK02 HBG, 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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AK02 HBG is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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