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LJ03 PBF

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,090 mi
Last recorded47,090 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 PBF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 47,090 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 46,795 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 46,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 46,167 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 46,167 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 43,639 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 41,381 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 34,516 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 34,516 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,335 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 22,335 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 13,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,412 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,695 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,897 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 11,259 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 10,799 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 10,608 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,201 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 9,201 miles

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

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,608 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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LJ03 PBF is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LJ03 PBF, 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 LJ03 PBF registered?

LJ03 PBF is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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