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AU03 CYL

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,572 mi
Last recorded18,572 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CYL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 18,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 18,460 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 18,332 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 17,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,606 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 17,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 14,360 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 13,712 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,385 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 13,217 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2013 12,997 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 11,953 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 11,953 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 11,938 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

replace inner rear baffle

Pass 24 Sep 2011 9,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 7,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 6,480 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 5,561 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 5,238 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006

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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AU03 CYL is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU03 CYL, 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 AU03 CYL registered?

AU03 CYL is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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