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GK03 CLU

2003 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,852 mi
Last recorded20,852 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS60018,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 CLU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 20,852 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 20,852 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 20,172 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 20,172 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2023 19,455 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 18,845 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 17,902 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 19,346 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 17,390 miles

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2014 17,359 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 17,359 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,274 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,852 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,243 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 14,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,879 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 13,879 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,315 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 9,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 8,661 miles

Rear 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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GK03 CLU 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 80%.

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 GK03 CLU, 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 GK03 CLU registered?

GK03 CLU is a 2003 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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