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VU03 YTV

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,077 mi
Last recorded44,077 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YTV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 44,077 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 44,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 40,814 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,118 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 40,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 34,103 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 30,286 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,867 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,598 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 20,846 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 16,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 16,523 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,353 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,571 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 15,571 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 13,857 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 13,034 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,411 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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VU03 YTV is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU03 YTV, 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 VU03 YTV registered?

VU03 YTV is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is VU03 YTV safe to buy?

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