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CU51 JYA

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,246 mi
Last recorded87,246 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 JYA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,246 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 86,269 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 85,169 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 84,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,698 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 79,863 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 79,854 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,985 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 75,482 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,735 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,219 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 71,214 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Shock mount (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,723 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,868 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 59,424 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 57,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,154 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,243 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,855 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 50,374 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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CU51 JYA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU51 JYA, 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

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What year was CU51 JYA registered?

CU51 JYA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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