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GJ02 FZR

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,431 mi
Last recorded34,431 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 FZR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 34,431 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 34,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 34,369 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 34,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 34,251 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 34,166 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 33,949 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,566 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,362 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,843 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,045 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,054 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 25,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,899 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,273 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,607 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,655 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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GJ02 FZR 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 95.2%.

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 GJ02 FZR, 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 GJ02 FZR registered?

GJ02 FZR is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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