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CX03 COJ

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,356 mi
Last recorded56,356 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 COJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 56,356 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

fuel tank neck slightly rusty where the cap seals

Pass 30 Sep 2023 51,840 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 51,840 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 49,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 48,779 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 48,504 miles

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

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

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

rear shock weak damping

Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,703 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 47,703 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 44,448 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,259 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,252 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 36,252 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 27,197 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 22,839 miles
Pass 26 May 2013 22,706 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,589 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 22,055 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 1,880 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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CX03 COJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CX03 COJ, 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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CX03 COJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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