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AJ03 MWV

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,557 mi
Last recorded42,557 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MWV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 42,557 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 42,557 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 42,557 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 40,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Only 1 of 2 stop lights working.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,639 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,439 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,329 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 22,884 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 22,172 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 22,172 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,734 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 20,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 20,034 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

all brake calipers would benefit from a service

Pass 15 May 2006 18,123 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 18,123 miles

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

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

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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AJ03 MWV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ03 MWV, 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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AJ03 MWV is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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