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AE53 WGO

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

9,590 mi
Last recorded9,590 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WGO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 9,590 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 9,590 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 May 2024 9,575 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 9,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 9,143 miles

beam bender fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2021 9,140 miles

beam bender fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 9,134 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 9,134 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 8,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 8,275 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 8,275 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 8,017 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 7,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,642 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 May 2012 7,451 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2011 7,031 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 6,570 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2010 6,570 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,354 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2008 5,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 3,839 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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AE53 WGO is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AE53 WGO, 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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AE53 WGO is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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