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BU03 UMK

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,443 mi
Last recorded19,443 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UMK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 19,443 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 17,548 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 16,637 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 16,477 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 14,896 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 13,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 13,272 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 13,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 13,132 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 12,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 11,567 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,411 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 9,021 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,235 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 2,594 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 1,475 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 1,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 1,136 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 863 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 31 May 2007 863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

wheel spacer missing

Pass 3 May 2006 15,037 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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BU03 UMK is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UMK, 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 BU03 UMK registered?

BU03 UMK is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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