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EU03 PVW

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,705 mi
Last recorded88,705 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 PVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2014 88,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake hits front fairing and aplies brake

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,975 miles

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

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

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

rear disc and pads have a lot of corosion

Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,975 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

rear wheel maks knocking noise as it spins we would advise this is checked

rear sprocket bearing has alot of freeplay

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,684 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,296 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 78,296 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,714 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 6,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 48,084 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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EU03 PVW is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EU03 PVW, 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 EU03 PVW registered?

EU03 PVW is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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