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KE03 CYJ

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,769 mi
Last recorded37,769 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 CYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 37,769 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 36,068 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 33,128 miles

Advise front brake lever operation notchy recommend remove and grease pivot and master cylinder plunger

Pass 12 Aug 2022 32,536 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit deteriorated, recommend replace (1.1.13 (a))

front tyre is 9 years old

Pass 27 Aug 2021 31,627 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 30,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 29,677 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,798 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,630 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 20,761 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 17,088 miles

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

slight noise from front drive sprocket area when roataing rear wheel

slight oil contamination around engine/gearbox

Pass 13 Oct 2012 12,105 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,827 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 5,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 3,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 233 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2006 16 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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KE03 CYJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE03 CYJ, 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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KE03 CYJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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