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CE52 UVN

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,632 mi
Last recorded44,632 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 UVN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 44,632 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 44,598 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 42,607 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

centre-stand broken

Fail 23 Apr 2024 42,599 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

centre-stand broken

Pass 7 Feb 2023 40,326 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,318 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,438 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 30,562 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,405 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,197 miles

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

number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jul 2015 24,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,546 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Jun 2014 18,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,390 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 11,353 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 10,153 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 8,345 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 6,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 5,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 4,543 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 2,676 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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CE52 UVN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 18,585 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 CE52 UVN, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE52 UVN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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