CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF52 OGB

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

42,229 mi
Last recorded42,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 OGB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 42,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 41,364 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 39,707 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,508 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 36,823 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 35,153 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 33,247 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 32,129 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 29,934 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight play at rear suspension bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,721 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 24,717 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,231 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 21,848 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 20,789 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,051 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 20,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,906 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,122 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 18,122 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,344 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 14,449 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 14,449 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,419 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 13,419 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 13,417 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front brakes binding

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF52 OGB is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 BF52 OGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF52 OGB?

You can check the full history of BF52 OGB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF52 OGB registered?

BF52 OGB is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BF52 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 OGB shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF52 OGB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF52 OGB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.