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PL03 FHD

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,896 mi
Last recorded23,896 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FHD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 23,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 19,610 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 18,349 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 18,035 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 16,113 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 16,113 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 14,622 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 11,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 8,970 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 8,004 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 6,763 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 6,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 5,347 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 5,344 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 4,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 4,423 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 4,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,421 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 4,242 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 2,482 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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PL03 FHD is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PL03 FHD, 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 PL03 FHD registered?

PL03 FHD is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is PL03 FHD safe to buy?

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