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CE02 NZV

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,967 mi
Last recorded27,967 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 NZV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 27,967 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 18,466 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 18,455 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 17,985 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 17,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 17,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,427 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 17,410 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both discs (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle twist grip housing loose (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 17,212 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 17,212 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 16,949 miles

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

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 16,949 miles

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

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 16,690 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 16,690 miles

Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 16,650 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,550 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit n/side (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre uneven ware

Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,430 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,167 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,546 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,785 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,781 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 10,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,859 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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CE02 NZV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue 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 CE02 NZV, 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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CE02 NZV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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