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2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,531 mi
Last recorded58,531 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VNF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 58,531 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 57,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 57,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,279 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 56,487 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,415 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 56,254 miles

mine stand corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 56,254 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

mine stand corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 51,815 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 51,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,612 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,151 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 45,149 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,183 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 32,183 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,304 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 23,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,797 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,061 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 14,923 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,729 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,311 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 3,611 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 VNF is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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