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PL03 HZN

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

20,473 mi
Last recorded20,473 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HZN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 20,473 miles

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

beam aim deflector fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2024 20,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

beam protector fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 20,063 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 20,063 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect added beam deflector (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 19,770 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 19,770 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up to right tape fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 19,717 miles

tape on part of headlamp

Pass 6 Apr 2019 19,234 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 18,655 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,722 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 17,695 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,692 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 16,084 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,677 miles

front and rear tyre valves cracking/splitting and perishing.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 14,560 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 12,997 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,997 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,146 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 9,124 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 9,104 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 7,233 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 5,241 miles

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 HZN is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HZN, 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 HZN registered?

PL03 HZN is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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