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PJ03 OPR

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Brown Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,889 mi
Last recorded18,889 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OPR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 18,889 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 18,331 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 17,002 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 16,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe collector (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 16,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 16,009 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 14,396 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 14,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 14,214 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

tyres were under inflated

Fail 15 Sep 2015 13,198 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

tyres were under inflated

Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 11,750 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,560 miles

None std exhaust fitted.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 11,445 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,445 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,323 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 9,415 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,153 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 4,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 4,993 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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PJ03 OPR is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Brown with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ03 OPR, 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 PJ03 OPR registered?

PJ03 OPR is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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