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CU03 HSV

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,376 mi
Last recorded51,376 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HSV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 51,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 51,376 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 43,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 32,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,077 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 31,621 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 29,542 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 29,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2012 29,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,034 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,974 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,752 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,037 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 16,037 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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 HSV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HSV, 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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CU03 HSV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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