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LF03 SDZ

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,256 mi
Last recorded17,256 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 SDZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 17,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 16,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 16,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 13,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 12,774 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 12,772 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 12,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 11,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 9,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 8,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 7,948 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 7,208 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 6,196 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 6,174 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 6,174 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 5,030 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 5,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 3,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 3,232 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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LF03 SDZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LF03 SDZ, 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 LF03 SDZ registered?

LF03 SDZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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