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SP03 FVF

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,731 mi
Last recorded44,731 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 FVF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 44,731 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak from engine

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 41,839 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,762 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front mudgaurd damaged

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

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

Rear reflector part of rear lens

Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,440 miles

Central Rear rear hugger rubbing on rear tyre.

Fail 10 Jul 2021 37,428 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak right hand fork seal leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear rear hugger rubbing on rear tyre.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 36,599 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 36,558 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,828 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,919 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,112 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,667 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 26,667 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,579 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,123 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 13,119 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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SP03 FVF is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP03 FVF, 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 SP03 FVF registered?

SP03 FVF is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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