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GX02 VHO

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,226 mi
Last recorded58,226 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 VHO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 58,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 57,186 miles

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

Front Exhaust stud broken, number 2

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 57,186 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust stud broken, number 2

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

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

Tyre pressures very low

Pass 27 Mar 2024 48,360 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,265 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 40,234 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 Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever touches handle bar when applied (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head lamp has no beam pattern or kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,983 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 29,073 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,977 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,949 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,805 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 17,805 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 17,782 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,446 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 13,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 13,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,668 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,027 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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GX02 VHO is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GX02 VHO, 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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GX02 VHO is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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