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PL03 FHV

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,898 mi
Last recorded32,898 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FHV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 32,898 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 26,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 23,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 20,669 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 17,095 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre valve damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2017 9,984 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 9,984 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 3,956 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 3,845 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 3,421 miles

small cut in rear tyre.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 3,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 3,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 2,826 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 2,726 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 2,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 1,866 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2006 1,866 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 FHV is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PL03 FHV, 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 FHV registered?

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

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