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GU52 RYO

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,286 mi
Last recorded53,286 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 RYO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,286 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight roughness in front wheel bearings.

Fail 4 Jun 2026 53,286 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight roughness in front wheel bearings.

Pass 7 Jan 2025 47,755 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 47,755 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Over 15 years old and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Tyre pressures low

Pass 23 Apr 2022 47,646 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 73,493 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 72,805 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,509 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 62,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,029 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

nearside handlebar switchgear has movement

Fail 8 Mar 2014 57,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

nearside handlebar switchgear has movement

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,863 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 53,863 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,854 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,841 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 24,061 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 10,401 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 10,401 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 4,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 3,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Nov 2006 2,389 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 1,284 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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GU52 RYO is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GU52 RYO, 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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GU52 RYO is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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