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DU52 VHY

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

19,227 mi
Last recorded19,227 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VHY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 19,227 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 15,500 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 14,312 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front weather seal cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre old (2017)

Rear weather seal cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2022 13,987 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre old (2011)

Nearside Front weather seal cracked

Offside Front switch cluster loose

Offside Front weather seal cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 13,292 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front weather seal cracked

Offside Front weather seal cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,066 miles

Nearside Front Thorn in front tyre.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 13,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Thorn in front tyre.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 13,038 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 12,883 miles

Centre stand catching exhaust when deployed.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wiper seals on n/s and o/s fork legs have splits.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 12,882 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central centre stand slightly seized

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front front fork weather's seal slightly split

Pass 13 Jul 2017 12,588 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 12,588 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,467 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,268 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2013 12,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 11,813 miles

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

centre stand slightly stiff

Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,395 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 10,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,191 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 7,485 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 5,974 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 5,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 5,243 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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DU52 VHY is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DU52 VHY, 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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DU52 VHY is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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