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FJ03 PYV

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,526 mi
Last recorded26,526 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 PYV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 26,526 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 26,526 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,383 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,037 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 25,276 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,474 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 24,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,130 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 22,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 13,991 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 13,991 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 9,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 4,739 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 PYV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

FJ03 PYV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ03 PYV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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