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FM52 AUG

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,352 mi
Last recorded12,352 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 AUG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 12,352 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 11,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 11,074 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 11,074 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 10,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 9,933 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 6,137 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 5,923 miles

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 5,892 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front tyre has small cracks in tread

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 5,892 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front tyre has small cracks in tread

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 5,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 5,496 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 3,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 3,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 3,250 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 1,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 1,353 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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FM52 AUG is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FM52 AUG, 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 FM52 AUG registered?

FM52 AUG is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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