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FY03 UVA

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,726 mi
Last recorded50,726 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UVA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 50,726 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2024 49,234 miles

Fork dust seals in poor conditions.

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Plug in rear tyrwe.

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 49,203 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fork dust seals in poor condition.

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad & piston area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Plug in rear tyre.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 48,576 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fork dust seals in poor condition.

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Forks slightly corroded Stanchions. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad & piston area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,026 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork dust seals in poor condition.

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 45,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 43,113 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,566 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 40,366 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,740 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 31,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 30,427 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 28,875 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 26,995 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,659 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,092 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 18,358 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,647 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 12,599 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,617 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))

Pass 6 Apr 2006 2,846 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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FY03 UVA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FY03 UVA, 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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FY03 UVA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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