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HJ02 MVW

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,622 mi
Last recorded87,622 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 MVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 87,622 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,348 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 85,978 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 83,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,874 miles

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

clutch lever has play in pivot

front brakes tight spot on rotation

Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,550 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 67,564 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,815 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,996 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 38,273 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 38,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,174 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 24,567 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 24,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 21,830 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,256 miles

rear tyre has lost it's profile

Fail 30 Oct 2008 20,251 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre has lost it's profile

Pass 11 Oct 2007 17,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,143 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 14,143 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 12,063 miles

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

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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HJ02 MVW 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 77.3%.

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 HJ02 MVW, 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 HJ02 MVW registered?

HJ02 MVW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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