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AY53 FVM

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,478 mi
Last recorded2,478 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 2,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,903 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 21,558 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,002 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,839 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 19,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

rear brake pads corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,423 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 18,199 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,199 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,776 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 14,758 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,837 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 10,837 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,293 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 6,198 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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AY53 FVM is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY53 FVM, 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 AY53 FVM registered?

AY53 FVM is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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