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GF51 VCZ

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,819 mi
Last recorded36,819 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 VCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 36,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 30,589 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 28,436 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 26,525 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 24,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,849 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 19,620 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 17,787 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 17,787 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 16,626 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,707 miles

Bolt missing from chainguard.

Fail 28 Mar 2015 14,707 miles

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

Bolt missing from chainguard.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 13,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,679 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,514 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 9,509 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 7,852 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 VCZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver 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 GF51 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

GF51 VCZ is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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