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FY02 UWM

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,952 mi
Last recorded70,952 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 UWM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 70,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 68,255 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 68,114 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 67,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 67,064 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,272 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 58,283 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 57,051 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,881 miles

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

Front forks pitted

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 52,848 miles

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

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

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

Gear change rubber worn.

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,175 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

suspension assembly slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 44,171 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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))

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,040 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 24,535 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 21,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 21,106 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,756 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 9,382 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight bind front and rear brakes

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 UWM 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 87%.

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 UWM, 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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FY02 UWM is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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