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AV52 NPG

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,738 mi
Last recorded41,738 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 NPG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 41,738 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 40,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 38,988 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 38,519 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 37,286 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 34,952 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 30,732 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 30,732 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,029 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,663 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,036 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,865 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 14,865 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 14,318 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 13,559 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 13,336 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 12,760 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 11,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 10,670 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 9,041 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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AV52 NPG is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AV52 NPG, 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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AV52 NPG is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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