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BU03 EKK

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,905 mi
Last recorded60,905 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EKK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 60,905 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 59,780 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,078 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 56,355 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,141 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,394 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 52,671 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 51,351 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,271 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,931 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,151 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 44,151 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,276 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,118 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,650 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,665 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,195 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 15,634 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,308 miles

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

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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BU03 EKK is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BU03 EKK, 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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BU03 EKK is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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