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WJ52 ZGU

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92 mi
Last recorded92 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ZGU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 92 miles

Front LEVERS ARE NON STANDARD

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 9 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,717 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 53,603 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,608 miles

high beam HD kit flickers slightly on idle

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,998 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 May 2013 36,919 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,273 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 21,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,415 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,452 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 9,540 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,411 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 8,411 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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WJ52 ZGU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ52 ZGU, 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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WJ52 ZGU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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