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AF03 EDU

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,234 mi
Last recorded39,234 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EDU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 39,234 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 39,234 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 39,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 38,475 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,969 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 36,969 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 34,560 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front tyre tread worn unevenly.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre tread worn unevenly.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,850 miles

Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 18 Jul 2017 30,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,280 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 27,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

only 50% of rear light unit working

Pass 13 Jun 2015 25,028 miles

only 50% of brake light working when side lights are operated

rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 20,167 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 145,123 miles

only 50% of stop lamp & rear position lamp are working

Pass 14 Aug 2012 14,374 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,129 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

chain lube on n/s sidewall of rear tyre.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,832 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 13,503 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,830 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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AF03 EDU 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 AF03 EDU, 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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AF03 EDU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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