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LJ03 ZKM

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,603 mi
Last recorded28,603 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ZKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 28,603 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 26,916 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (corroding) (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 26,916 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (corroding) (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 24,978 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 24,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 24,070 miles

Chain link (soft link) re-riveted

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting Left and Right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 24,070 miles

Chain link (soft link) re-riveted

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting Left and Right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2015 24,070 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 19,907 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 19,848 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,794 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,319 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,280 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 11,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,616 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 7,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 5,694 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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LJ03 ZKM is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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