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FY03 VNL

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,531 mi
Last recorded15,531 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VNL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 15,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 15,531 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 15,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 15,123 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 15,106 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 15,078 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 15,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 15,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 15,015 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,996 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,962 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 14,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 11,161 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,711 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 9,423 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,423 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 6,135 miles

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

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 VNL is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

FY03 VNL is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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