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PL03 FHU

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,211 mi
Last recorded40,211 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FHU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 40,211 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 39,270 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,968 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 36,968 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,217 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 19,600 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,600 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 16,570 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,570 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,039 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 13,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,621 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,961 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 6,790 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 3,076 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 3,076 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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 FHU is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

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

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