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AY03 GME

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,197 mi
Last recorded41,197 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GME
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 41,197 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 40,326 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 39,569 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 38,517 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 37,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,428 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 36,428 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,239 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,277 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,593 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,439 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,327 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 26,327 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,147 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,721 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 23,721 miles

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))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,718 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,812 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,194 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 9,798 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 GME is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Red 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 AY03 GME, 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 GME is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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