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AU53 JZF

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,697 mi
Last recorded28,697 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 JZF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 28,697 miles

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

main beam tell tale remains on with both dipped and main beam

Fail 26 Mar 2026 28,690 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

main beam tell tale remains on with both dipped and main beam

Pass 2 Apr 2025 28,340 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 28,340 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Switch issue (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 28,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 28,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 27,530 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 26,972 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,026 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 24,660 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 21,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 19,242 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 17,277 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,589 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 15,923 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 15,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,330 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 13,330 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,481 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,539 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 7,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 6,817 miles

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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AU53 JZF is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 JZF, 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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AU53 JZF is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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