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FM03 OAV

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,770 mi
Last recorded26,770 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OAV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 26,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 26,468 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Shock and swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,459 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 26,361 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 25,581 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,589 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 19,440 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 16,522 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,505 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,890 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 15,890 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,849 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 15,212 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,089 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,710 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 14,634 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,486 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 14,486 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,761 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 12,205 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,289 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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FM03 OAV is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue 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 YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 16,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 OAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM03 OAV registered?

FM03 OAV is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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