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GK02 VFR

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,026 mi
Last recorded65,026 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 VFR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 65,026 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 62,430 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 62,420 miles

Stop lamp not working From front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 55,270 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 55,263 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,230 miles

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 49,964 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive bearings (2.4.B.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,981 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,980 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 44,976 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,246 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 38,246 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,346 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 25,331 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,331 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 20,929 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 10,108 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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GK02 VFR is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK02 VFR, 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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GK02 VFR is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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