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RY52 FME

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,986 mi
Last recorded16,986 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 FME
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 16,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 15,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 13,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipes collectors leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 12,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 12,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 9,935 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 9,053 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 9,053 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 7,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 7,103 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 7,012 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 5,847 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 5,646 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 5,612 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,563 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 4,962 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 4,557 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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RY52 FME is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Yellow 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 FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 18,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY52 FME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY52 FME registered?

RY52 FME is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 February 2003.

Is RY52 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY52 FME shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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