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HJ02 VFW

2002 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,134 mi
Last recorded37,134 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha FZS60020,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VFW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 37,134 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 37,074 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,992 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 36,914 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,992 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 32,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 30,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,270 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,344 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 28,200 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,200 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 26,438 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 26,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 26,069 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 23,341 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 23,341 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 14,923 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 13,112 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 VFW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

HJ02 VFW is a 2002 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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