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GF51 VCO

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,548 mi
Last recorded52,548 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 VCO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,556 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,550 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 38,430 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,150 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,939 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 25,196 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,755 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,357 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 18,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 18,230 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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GF51 VCO is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF51 VCO, 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 GF51 VCO registered?

GF51 VCO is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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