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LD52 AWV

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,732 mi
Last recorded28,732 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 AWV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 28,732 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 26,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 21,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 18,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 17,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 16,728 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,221 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 15,942 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 15,896 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 15,578 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 15,578 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,979 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 14,979 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 14,745 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 14,745 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 14,635 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,635 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 13,305 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,212 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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LD52 AWV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD52 AWV, 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 LD52 AWV registered?

LD52 AWV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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