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SV03 BKZ

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,556 mi
Last recorded39,556 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 BKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,556 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono-shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 38,026 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,942 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swinging (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,533 miles

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

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 32,533 miles

Drive chain worn to excess HAS SIEZED LINKS (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 30,816 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

gear lever bent

Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,727 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 27,538 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 23,207 miles

gearchange control bent

rear no plate damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2012 21,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,995 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 14,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,656 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,280 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,496 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 11,090 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,500 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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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SV03 BKZ is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SV03 BKZ, 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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SV03 BKZ is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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