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CN03 CTX

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

23,145 mi
Last recorded23,145 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 CTX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 23,145 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 23,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 22,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps delay in operation when selecting main beam (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 21,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 21,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 20,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 19,004 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 16,467 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 16,467 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))

Pass 10 May 2019 14,945 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 14,945 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 13,262 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 11 May 2018 13,262 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 12,999 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 12,999 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 12,814 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,572 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 12,119 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 12,119 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 11,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,581 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 11,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,310 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 10,843 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 10,288 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 10,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,494 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 9,494 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 7,554 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,554 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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CN03 CTX is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CN03 CTX, 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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What year was CN03 CTX registered?

CN03 CTX is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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