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FY02 YMA

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,235 mi
Last recorded44,235 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 YMA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 44,235 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,159 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 43,024 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 42,851 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,209 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 40,200 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 30,498 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,916 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 15,937 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 14,216 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 13,699 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 11,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,482 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,769 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,887 miles

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

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 YMA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YMA, 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 YMA registered?

FY02 YMA is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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