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FY03 UVG

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

2,358 mi
Last recorded2,358 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UVG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 2,358 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 2,358 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 2,209 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 808 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 789 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 67,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 63,752 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 57,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 51,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 51,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,967 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 48,967 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,946 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 44,937 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2013 41,501 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,945 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,230 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 2,300 miles

coolant header tank low

Pass 19 Jun 2007 2,264 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 2,114 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 UVG is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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