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AO51 OXR

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,798 mi
Last recorded26,798 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 OXR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 26,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 26,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 25,598 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 25,598 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 22,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 22,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 16,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 16,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 12,620 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 12,243 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 11,556 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,496 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 11,496 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 11,306 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,941 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 10,930 miles

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

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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AO51 OXR is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO51 OXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 OXR registered?

AO51 OXR is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 February 2002.

Is AO51 OXR safe to buy?

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