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LJ03 YNH

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,256 mi
Last recorded44,256 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YNH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 44,256 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 44,256 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 40,102 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 39,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 39,572 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 39,486 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,416 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 38,076 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 34,841 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 31,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,819 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,998 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,998 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,163 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 18,802 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,778 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 16,778 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 13,828 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 10,885 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 YNH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver 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 LJ03 YNH, 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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LJ03 YNH is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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