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SS03 MCN

2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,518 mi
Last recorded26,518 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R12,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS03 MCN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 26,518 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 26,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 25,566 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 24,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 23,431 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 23,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2015 21,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 19,164 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 19,163 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 16,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 14,061 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 14,061 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 11,343 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 11,343 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 17 May 2010 10,223 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 8,260 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 8,260 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,480 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 5,891 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 4,606 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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SS03 MCN is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 12,927 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 Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SS03 MCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SS03 MCN registered?

SS03 MCN is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 21 April 2003.

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