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AY03 BMZ

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,844 mi
Last recorded45,844 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BMZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,844 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 45,844 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 44,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 39,583 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,744 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,557 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 13,683 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,683 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 13,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 May 2009 13,641 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,932 miles

headlamp aim on maximum height

Pass 25 Feb 2006 8,166 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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AY03 BMZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY03 BMZ, 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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AY03 BMZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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