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G8 BYK

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,545 mi
Last recorded26,545 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 BYK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 26,545 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 26,545 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 25,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 24,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 23,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 21,464 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 21,092 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 20,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,106 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 19,941 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 19,754 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,579 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 17,681 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,001 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 17,001 miles

Inner Rear Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 15,833 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,067 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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G8 BYK is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G8 BYK, 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 G8 BYK registered?

G8 BYK is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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