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AV02 HCP

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,830 mi
Last recorded61,830 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 HCP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 61,830 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 61,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 53,664 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 53,648 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 51,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

No chain guard fitted

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2023 49,455 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2022 46,705 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 42,512 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 42,509 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,822 miles

both side and main stands are slow to retract

chain guard has been removed

rear brake is lightly binding

Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,392 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 32,556 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,556 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,786 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

chain guard missing

rear brake binding

tank bolt missing

Fail 25 Aug 2012 30,786 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

chain guard missing

tank bolt missing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 27,321 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,615 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 21,615 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 13,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,623 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,828 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 5,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 4,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 4,430 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

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AV02 HCP is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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