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BJ03 FZA

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,182 mi
Last recorded69,182 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FZA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,182 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 69,181 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear brake inopporative does not brake wheel when pedal depressed

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,584 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 66,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,223 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,879 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,010 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,118 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 32,972 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,611 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,634 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,357 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,817 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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BJ03 FZA 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 86.7%.

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 BJ03 FZA, 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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BJ03 FZA is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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