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AE03 VLX

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,803 mi
Last recorded28,803 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VLX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 28,803 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 26,016 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 21,015 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 20,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,960 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,012 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,922 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2006 13,922 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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AE03 VLX is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE03 VLX, 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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What year was AE03 VLX registered?

AE03 VLX is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is AE03 VLX safe to buy?

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