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FV03 DKD

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,540 mi
Last recorded34,540 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 DKD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 34,540 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 30,798 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 30,633 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 30,326 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,087 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 27,271 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 24,710 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,365 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 19,663 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 19,663 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 15,605 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 15,605 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,133 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 10,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 7,895 miles

cut in rear but not showing cord

Fail 5 Jul 2010 7,895 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

cut in rear but not showing cord

Fail 3 Jun 2009 7,872 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,872 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 7,383 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 7,335 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 6,596 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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FV03 DKD is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FV03 DKD, 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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FV03 DKD is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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