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PL03 HZP

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

25,453 mi
Last recorded25,453 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HZP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 25,453 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fairing loose/one removed as falling off.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 24,357 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 23,563 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 23,563 miles

Offside Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 23,261 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Mudguard and fairings damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2020 22,878 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 22,878 miles

Offside Front Upper Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 22,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central fairings not fully secure

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

Front reduced damping effect

Nearside Front fork slightly fouling loom

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

throttle slightly stiff operation

Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,957 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering N/S/F and bottom of front mudgaurd (2.1.2e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering Turning left (2.1.2a)

Offside frame bobbin bent

Oil leak ()

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm at front both sides (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Throttle slightly sticking

Fail 15 Jul 2017 21,596 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering N/S/F and bottom of front mudgaurd (2.1.2e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering Turning left (2.1.2a)

Offside frame bobbin bent

Oil leak ()

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm at front both sides (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Throttle slightly sticking

Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,221 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2013 21,221 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,533 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Sep 2012 20,467 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,297 miles

Exhaust very thin and corroded+ repaired with paste

Fail 15 Sep 2011 19,297 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,902 miles

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

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

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

Slight run out on rear brake disc

Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,812 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,098 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 13,339 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,438 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 10,438 miles

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

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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 HZP 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 65.2%.

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

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