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HJ02 YRU

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,180 mi
Last recorded70,180 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 YRU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 70,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

centre stand corroded and missing half

handle bar grips poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2025 70,180 miles

Front Stop lamp not working rear stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

centre stand corroded and missing half

handle bar grips poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2024 51,790 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 51,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 51,466 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both fork oil seals weeping (2.3.3)

brake fluid appears old - advise replacement

Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,205 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 51,205 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 50,007 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 49,952 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2013 46,186 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 46,186 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,322 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 30,658 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,776 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,353 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,201 miles

both front &rear calipers are slightly rubbing & impeding wheel rotation

Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,367 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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HJ02 YRU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ02 YRU, 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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HJ02 YRU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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