Yamaha Fzs 600 (2003)
2003 Yamaha Fzs 600
CarHunch analysed 273 real MOT records for the 2003 Yamaha Fzs 600. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Yamaha FZS 600 struggles at MOT time, with a first-pass rate of just 61.3%—well below the UK average of 80%—suggesting these bikes need more maintenance attention than most. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 4.8%, so safety-critical issues aren't a widespread concern for the model.
These 20-year-old machines are running modest mileage (median 16,536 miles), yet averaging 0.51 failures and 1.5 advisories per test, which points to wear-related issues rather than abuse. Before buying, budget for pre-MOT remedial work and inspect the fuel system, electrics, and exhaust carefully, as these are likely culprits behind the high failure rate.
What to check before buying a 2003 Yamaha Fzs 600
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (82%) | 223 | 53.6% | 0.58 |
| Other (18%) | 50 | 95.8% | 0.2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Yamaha Fzs 600 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Yamaha Fzs 600 vehicles fall between 10,328 and 26,616 miles.
2003 Yamaha Fzs 600 — Still on the Road
51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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