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FD03 YDA

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,127 mi
Last recorded33,127 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 YDA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 33,127 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 33,126 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 31,384 miles

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 19 Jul 2023 29,250 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 29,250 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 28,610 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 28,610 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released pedal sticking (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 27,914 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 27,914 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 27,584 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 26,907 miles

clutch stiff in operation

Pass 19 Aug 2018 25,846 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 25,846 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) security nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly loose needs investigating (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 23,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 18,969 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 18,969 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 12,097 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 7,119 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 5,412 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 4,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 4,941 miles

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

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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FD03 YDA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FD03 YDA, 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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FD03 YDA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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