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OV51 HWW

2002 Yamaha Fzs 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,924 mi
Last recorded28,924 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Fzs 60017,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HWW
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 28,924 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 28,920 miles

Offside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock O/Side steering lock restricted (2.1.4 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 28,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 28,241 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators do not have minimum 180mm separation distance (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 27,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 27,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 1,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 1,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 4 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 4 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 26,232 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 21,161 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 20,961 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 12,601 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,304 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 11,422 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2013 11,422 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2012 10,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 9,931 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 8,559 miles

Front tyre requires air

Pass 29 Aug 2009 7,267 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 7,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 6,691 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 6,507 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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OV51 HWW is a 2002 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 17,090 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 Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV51 HWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV51 HWW is a 2002 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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