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FY03 SYZ

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,140 mi
Last recorded37,140 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 SYZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 37,140 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 36,268 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 34,739 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 33,754 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 33,356 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 33,215 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 32,542 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,510 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 32,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,473 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 30,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,736 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,959 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,253 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 23,253 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 May 2009 22,266 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 18,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 14,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,448 miles

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

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

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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FY03 SYZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FY03 SYZ, 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 FY03 SYZ registered?

FY03 SYZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is FY03 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 SYZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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