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LK03 LAE

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,142 mi
Last recorded44,142 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 LAE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 44,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 44,131 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 41,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 41,089 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 41,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Fork dust seals perished.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,890 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 38,309 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 38,161 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fuel leak carb number 4

Pass 1 May 2018 37,337 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 37,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,196 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 34,196 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 33,753 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 33,267 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 32,033 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 31,293 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 27,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,659 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 21,048 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,639 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,279 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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LK03 LAE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK03 LAE, 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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LK03 LAE is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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