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CV02 KWU

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,835 mi
Last recorded28,835 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 KWU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 28,835 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 27,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 25,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 24,196 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 24,196 miles

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 24,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 23,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,521 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,273 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 20,467 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,603 miles

o/s fork slightly pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 16,529 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 14,463 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 12,592 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 12,592 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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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CV02 KWU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CV02 KWU, 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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What year was CV02 KWU registered?

CV02 KWU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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