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CV02 NBJ

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,394 mi
Last recorded14,394 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 NBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 14,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre 2mm Legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 14,075 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre 2mm - Legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 13,987 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 13,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 13,851 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 13,572 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 12,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 11,829 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 11,819 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,815 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 11,228 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 11,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 10,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,439 miles

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

Rear brake sticking slightly.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 9,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,962 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 7,778 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 6,165 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 6,135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 4,500 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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CV02 NBJ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CV02 NBJ, 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 CV02 NBJ registered?

CV02 NBJ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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