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PL03 HZR

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

26,184 mi
Last recorded26,184 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HZR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 26,184 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 25,793 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 25,793 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working when foot pedal applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 25,439 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 24,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 24,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 23,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 23,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 23,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,133 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 23,133 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,468 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 22,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,216 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,288 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 19,288 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 18,338 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,130 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 15,746 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in front tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2010 15,746 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in front tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,956 miles

drive chain dry

front tyre perished

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 13,956 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

drive chain dry

front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,110 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 11,787 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 11,787 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 HZR is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HZR, 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 HZR registered?

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

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