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GX03 VUV

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,472 mi
Last recorded23,472 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 VUV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 23,472 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 23,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 23,219 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 23,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 22,910 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 22,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,105 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,856 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 21,856 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 21,441 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,402 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,646 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 17,643 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 14,199 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 14,154 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 12,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 11,970 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 11,970 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2009 9,883 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 9,883 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 7,007 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 3,639 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 462 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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GX03 VUV is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 16,451 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX03 VUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX03 VUV registered?

GX03 VUV is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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