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AV02 GVA

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

28,323 mi
Last recorded28,323 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 GVA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 28,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 28,109 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 27,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 27,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 27,150 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 26,412 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 26,412 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 25,785 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 25,785 miles

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 23,398 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 21,543 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 19,686 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 18,963 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 18,159 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 17,375 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 16,173 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 15,854 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 15,286 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,987 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

nearside brake light bulb not working

Fail 18 Mar 2010 13,987 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 12,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,704 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,397 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,364 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,006 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 10,006 miles

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

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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AV02 GVA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AV02 GVA, 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 AV02 GVA registered?

AV02 GVA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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