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AO02 GFY

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,333 mi
Last recorded49,333 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GFY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,333 miles

front stanchions corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2016 49,333 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

front stanchions corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 47,896 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 47,896 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,235 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,235 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2012 38,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,990 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 32,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,589 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,761 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 8,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 7,493 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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AO02 GFY is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO02 GFY, 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 AO02 GFY registered?

AO02 GFY is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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