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FY03 VMM

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,440 mi
Last recorded23,440 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VMM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 23,440 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 23,431 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition collector box rotted through (8.1.1 (a))

rear brake slightly low performance, rear pads glazed

Pass 3 Aug 2024 23,054 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 22,397 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 22,016 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2021 21,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 20,930 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 20,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 19,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 18,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,564 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 16,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 14,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,322 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 9,371 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 8,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,148 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 4,573 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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FY03 VMM is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

FY03 VMM is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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