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CN03 CVL

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,184 mi
Last recorded42,184 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 CVL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 42,184 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 40,054 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 38,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 38,647 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,736 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,181 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Front forks bent backwards slightly (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,646 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 34,689 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,147 miles

Front fairing damaged.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,831 miles

Damage to front fairing, mirror, and indicator mountings.

Front brake and clutch levers damaged.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 27,831 miles

Drive chain fouling another component nearside footrest (6.2.1d)

Damage to front fairing, mirror, and indicator mountings.

Front brake and clutch levers damaged.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,367 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 19,367 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 18,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,181 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 15,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 12,364 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,388 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 8,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 6,757 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 CVL is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

CN03 CVL is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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