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FJ03 HFU

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,482 mi
Last recorded37,482 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 HFU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 37,482 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 36,511 miles

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 35,194 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 34,467 miles

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 34,467 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 33,925 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 33,076 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 31,043 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 28,489 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 23,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,261 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 12,315 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,937 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 6,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 3,154 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 3,147 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 3,132 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 3,119 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 3,119 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 2,884 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 2,604 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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FJ03 HFU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FJ03 HFU, 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 FJ03 HFU registered?

FJ03 HFU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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