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PL03 HZV

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

9,680 mi
Last recorded9,680 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HZV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 9,680 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 9,648 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 9,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 9,157 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 7,754 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 7,219 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 7,219 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 6,803 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 6,803 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 6,432 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 6,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 6,286 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 6,286 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 6,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 6,265 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 6,162 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2014 6,162 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2013 5,950 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 5,950 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 5,570 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 5,570 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 4,830 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 4,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 8,838 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 8,838 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 3,339 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 3,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 2,395 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 963 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 922 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 922 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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 HZV is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL03 HZV registered?

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

Is PL03 HZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 HZV shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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