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EK03 BZU

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,031 mi
Last recorded23,031 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 BZU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 23,031 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 23,027 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 May 2021 23,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,631 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,950 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 19,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,963 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,629 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 19,629 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,664 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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EK03 BZU is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 16,451 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK03 BZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK03 BZU is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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