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AE53 OVZ

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,578 mi
Last recorded35,578 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 OVZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 35,578 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,345 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 35,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 34,831 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 33,753 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,606 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 33,606 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,924 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 27,202 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,213 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 23,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,987 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 22,600 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,840 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 20,451 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 16,618 miles

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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AE53 OVZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 18,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 OVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 OVZ registered?

AE53 OVZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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