CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO52 HWC

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,206 mi
Last recorded55,206 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HWC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 55,206 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 46,874 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,142 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 43,482 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 40,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,587 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 40,571 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,217 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,388 miles

rear number plate becomming deteriated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,749 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,335 miles

Front brake pads getting low offside front inner lowest.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,460 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,370 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,722 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,583 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 14,401 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO52 HWC is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO52 HWC, 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

How do I check the history of AO52 HWC?

You can check the full history of AO52 HWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO52 HWC registered?

AO52 HWC is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is AO52 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 HWC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO52 HWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO52 HWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.