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HF51 UHW

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,951 mi
Last recorded43,951 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 UHW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 43,951 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 42,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 41,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 39,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 36,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 36,228 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 36,228 miles

Fuel tank insecure fixing bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,580 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 35,574 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly Grip Spins on Throttle Tube (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 35,479 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,349 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,303 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,810 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,672 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,087 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,536 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,976 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,933 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 22 May 2006 27,936 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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HF51 UHW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HF51 UHW, 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 HF51 UHW registered?

HF51 UHW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is HF51 UHW safe to buy?

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