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GK03 CHN

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 CHN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,665 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 102,544 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 92,457 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,634 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 84,632 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 75,347 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,603 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 12,899 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 11,387 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 9,534 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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GK03 CHN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK03 CHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK03 CHN registered?

GK03 CHN is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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