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LF03 XLS

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

16,290 mi
Last recorded16,290 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XLS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 16,290 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 14,398 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 14,396 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 14,283 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 14,224 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 13,219 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 13,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 13,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 12,846 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 11,940 miles

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 19 May 2014 11,939 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 11,672 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

handle bars are slightly bent

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,176 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 10,463 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 10,463 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 9,528 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2009 9,528 miles

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

front tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2008 8,317 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 7,381 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,401 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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LF03 XLS is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XLS, 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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LF03 XLS is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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