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PL03 FHJ

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,088 mi
Last recorded15,088 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 15,088 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2023 14,591 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 14,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 13,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 12,555 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing damping weak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 12,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing damping weak (5.3.2 (b))

near side chain adjuster loose

Pass 20 Apr 2018 11,413 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 10,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 9,226 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 8,746 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 8,599 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 8,277 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 7,843 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 7,170 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 6,972 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2008 6,972 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2007 6,577 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 3,363 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 3,363 miles

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

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

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 FHJ is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 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 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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

PL03 FHJ is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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