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WK52 WLG

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,255 mi
Last recorded66,255 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 WLG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 66,255 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 63,017 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 63,014 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 60,246 miles

front forks slightly stiff

Fail 2 Jul 2022 60,218 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

front forks slightly stiff

Pass 29 Jun 2021 56,501 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,296 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 53,296 miles

Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,908 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 51,549 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,795 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 38,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,981 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 32,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,857 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 28,857 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 24,487 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,202 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 15,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 10,578 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,839 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,099 miles

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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WK52 WLG is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WK52 WLG, 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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WK52 WLG is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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