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G2 GOW

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,320 mi
Last recorded18,320 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 GOW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2026 18,320 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2025 18,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 18,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 18,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 17,948 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 17,740 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 17,425 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 17,154 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 16,954 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 16,595 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 15,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 15,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 14,101 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 13,001 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,450 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,604 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 7,314 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 7,314 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 2,651 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 2,379 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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G2 GOW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G2 GOW, 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 G2 GOW registered?

G2 GOW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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