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AY03 GWZ

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,964 mi
Last recorded38,964 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 38,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 38,958 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,519 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 38,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,259 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,986 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,963 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 33,955 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 26,760 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 20,440 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,506 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 19,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 17,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,573 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 GWZ 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 80%.

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 GWZ, 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 AY03 GWZ registered?

AY03 GWZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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