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BX02 XHG

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,049 mi
Last recorded14,049 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 XHG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 14,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 14,049 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 14,049 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 14,049 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose end can (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 14,049 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly loose end can (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 14,049 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 14,049 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 14,049 miles

drive chain worn

rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Apr 2018 14,049 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 14,049 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 14,049 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,584 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 13,580 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid caliper (3.2.B4)

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,056 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 12,056 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,896 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 9,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 9,582 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,314 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 8,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,760 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,617 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 7,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 7,940 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 2,057 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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BX02 XHG is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX02 XHG, 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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BX02 XHG is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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