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FY03 XOW

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,970 mi
Last recorded21,970 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 XOW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 21,970 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 21,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 21,023 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 20,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 19,865 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 19,115 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,637 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 11,706 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 9,759 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 9,759 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 8,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 8,443 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 7,257 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 5,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 3,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 3,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 3,828 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 XOW is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

FY03 XOW is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for FY03 XOW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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