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CU03 HLE

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,035 mi
Last recorded53,035 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HLE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 53,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 51,399 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 50,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 48,422 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 48,422 miles

Central Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Steering bearings notchy and restricting movement (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 22 May 2021 46,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain not riveted correctly.

Pass 20 May 2020 38,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 37,590 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 35,303 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,313 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Apr 2015 32,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 30,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,357 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,571 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,480 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 18,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,251 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 HLE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLE, 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 HLE registered?

CU03 HLE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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