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FP02 ZHU

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,311 mi
Last recorded55,311 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 ZHU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 55,311 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 53,502 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,232 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 50,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake spongey

Fail 25 Apr 2022 50,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake spongey

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 49,976 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 49,312 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 49,312 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 May 2019 48,201 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,679 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,414 miles

front brake lever slightly bent

rear tyre slightly misshapen

Fail 15 Jul 2017 46,414 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

coolant pipes corroded

front and rear disc slightly corroded

front brake lever slightly bent

rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,503 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 45,503 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,082 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 15 Mar 2011 32,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,153 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,069 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 29,069 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,993 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,385 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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FP02 ZHU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP02 ZHU, 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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FP02 ZHU is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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