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BU03 UML

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

38,129 mi
Last recorded38,129 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UML
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 38,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Old tyre made 40-11 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 38,106 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Old tyre made 40-11 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,775 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 35,742 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 35,705 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 31,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 30,959 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 30,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 29,851 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 29,851 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 27,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 19,233 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 19,060 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,021 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,940 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 18,936 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

slight bind from front brakes

Pass 20 May 2011 18,671 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 28 May 2010 17,895 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,146 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,622 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 14,622 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 13,604 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 UML 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 68.2%.

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 BU03 UML, 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 UML is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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