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FY03 VMP

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,741 mi
Last recorded14,741 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VMP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 14,741 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 14,729 miles

Front Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 14,557 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 14,545 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 14,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 13,820 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 13,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 13,623 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 12,479 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,024 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,583 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 7,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 6,597 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 5,817 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 4,355 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 VMP is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VMP, 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 VMP is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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