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PL03 FHB

2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,115 mi
Last recorded18,115 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R12,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FHB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 18,115 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 17,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 16,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 14,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 10,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 10,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 9,197 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 9,014 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,645 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 8,645 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 8,080 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 8,080 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 7,912 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 7,912 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 6,993 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,993 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,295 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 4,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 3 miles

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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PL03 FHB is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL03 FHB, 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 PL03 FHB registered?

PL03 FHB is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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