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HJ02 NZV

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,911 mi
Last recorded34,911 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 NZV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 34,911 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

rear brake pedal spongy in operation.

Pass 12 May 2025 34,471 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 33,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front offside brake disc slightly contaminated.

Fail 28 Mar 2024 33,338 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front offside brake disc slightly contaminated.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

rear o/s tail light and stop lamp bulb not working.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 28,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 24,249 miles

headlamp mask fitted

rear o/s position lamp not working

Fail 12 Nov 2016 24,249 miles

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

headlamp mask fitted

rear o/s position lamp not working

Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,048 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

n/s rider footrest slightly loose.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 22,048 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

n/s rider footrest slightly loose.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,609 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 20,609 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 19,232 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,232 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,094 miles

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

front tyre cracked and perishing in tread

repair in rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,019 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,632 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 9,632 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,714 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 7,685 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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HJ02 NZV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NZV, 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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HJ02 NZV is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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