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AV02 RCU

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,618 mi
Last recorded55,618 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 RCU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 55,618 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 55,618 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,644 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 56,344 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 52,030 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 52,001 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 48,664 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 48,664 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,654 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 45,592 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 43,883 miles

front brake leaver is shorter than it should be

Pass 8 May 2014 40,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 35,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,362 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 32,910 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,995 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,598 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 17,741 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 17,741 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 RCU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

AV02 RCU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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