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HJ02 OAC

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

65,335 mi
Last recorded65,335 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 OAC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 65,335 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 65,040 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 65,040 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively sprocket carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 65,033 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 65,033 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,204 miles

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 60,262 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 55,662 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 51,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 47,814 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,632 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 33,667 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,651 miles

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

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

headlamp taped for correct beam image

Fail 7 Dec 2015 32,647 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

centre stand damaged

front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,622 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight bind front brake os

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,375 miles

slight bind front brake

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,768 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebars slightly bent to nearside

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test shows rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,632 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Half the L/H grip lose

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 22,632 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Half the L/H grip lose

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,973 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 18,959 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,956 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,833 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 11,477 miles

very slight binding rear brake. may need caliper rebuild in near future

Pass 28 Mar 2006 9,828 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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HJ02 OAC is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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

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