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CU03 GYY

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,783 mi
Last recorded27,783 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 GYY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 27,783 miles

Offside Footrest slightly loose riders footrest. (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 26,570 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 25,154 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 24,703 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 24,203 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 24,203 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,560 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 23,560 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 21,967 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 21,953 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 19,934 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 19,934 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,329 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 16,044 miles

coolant leak on lower water pipe

Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 14,564 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 13,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,481 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 13,002 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 12,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 12,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,907 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 9,770 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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CU03 GYY is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CU03 GYY, 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 CU03 GYY registered?

CU03 GYY is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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