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GU52 YAW

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,820 mi
Last recorded37,820 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YAW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,820 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 37,775 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,630 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,975 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 27,426 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 27,369 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,237 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,654 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 21,654 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,538 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 19,538 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,236 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 17,236 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,694 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 15,694 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 12,214 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,878 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 9,676 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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GU52 YAW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GU52 YAW, 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 YAW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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