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MW03 HBX

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,486 mi
Last recorded18,486 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 HBX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 18,486 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 18,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside handlebar grip slightly insecure (twisting in hand)

Pass 2 May 2025 17,979 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 17,967 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,220 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,155 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 14,576 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 14,571 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

tank filler neck corroded not good seal

Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,979 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 8,126 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 5,101 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 4,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 1,814 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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MW03 HBX is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 16,451 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW03 HBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW03 HBX registered?

MW03 HBX is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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