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FJ03 OAU

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,760 mi
Last recorded42,760 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OAU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 42,760 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 42,760 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Joining Link Coming apart (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 40,230 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 30,606 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 21,033 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 11 Jan 2020 21,032 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Front brake slightly spongy.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 15,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 12,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 12,080 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 11,515 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 8,418 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 7,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 5,352 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 4,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 4,363 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 3,430 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 OAU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FJ03 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

FJ03 OAU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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