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FY02 SYW

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,282 mi
Last recorded52,282 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 SYW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 52,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 50,700 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 45,263 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 38,936 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 35,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 31,740 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 29,556 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 29,146 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 28,895 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,857 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,982 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,232 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,776 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,677 miles

front fairing cracked

front tyre close to limit (2mm)

rear brake disc scored - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,816 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2007 19,587 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 16,186 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 SYW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYW, 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 FY02 SYW registered?

FY02 SYW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is FY02 SYW safe to buy?

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