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HF51 VPV

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,068 mi
Last recorded36,068 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 VPV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 36,068 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 35,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 33,554 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 32,572 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,299 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 28,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 27,258 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 24,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 23,599 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,677 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,318 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 10 May 2013 22,157 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2012 21,735 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2011 20,437 miles

Advise rear brake service

Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 19,422 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,210 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 10,776 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 7,533 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 2,492 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 2,492 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 VPV 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 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPV, 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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HF51 VPV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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