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FY02 OVF

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,858 mi
Last recorded14,858 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 OVF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 14,858 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 14,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 14,100 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 14,007 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 12,594 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 10,189 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 8,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 6,805 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 6,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 5,965 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 5,937 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 5,917 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 5,744 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 5,732 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 5,601 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 5,309 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 5,105 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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FY02 OVF is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FY02 OVF, 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 FY02 OVF registered?

FY02 OVF is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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