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AV02 HCE

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,239 mi
Last recorded42,239 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 HCE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 42,239 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 39,336 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,048 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 37,048 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 32,178 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 32,143 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 28,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 26,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,356 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,765 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,414 miles

rear brake starting to stick

Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,812 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 22,812 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Aug 2011 18,450 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Centre stand pivots seized solid

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,047 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,204 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 11,204 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,306 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 6,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,822 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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AV02 HCE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV02 HCE, 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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AV02 HCE is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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