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MX03 HVS

2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,151 mi
Last recorded16,151 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R12,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HVS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 16,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 15,611 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 15,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 15,450 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 15,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 13,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 13,593 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 13,593 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 13,106 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 13,000 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 12,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 12,927 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,926 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,684 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 12,396 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 12,396 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 12,241 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,015 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 7,015 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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MX03 HVS is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 12,927 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 Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX03 HVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX03 HVS registered?

MX03 HVS is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is MX03 HVS safe to buy?

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