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BL53 FZR

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,689 mi
Last recorded49,689 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FZR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 49,689 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Front headers around head in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 49,687 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly tight Rusty (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose Front headers around head in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 49,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 46,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 45,591 miles

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 42,086 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,955 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 38,865 miles

Rear Tyre squaring and worn

Pass 22 May 2015 38,679 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 38,349 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 38,349 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,544 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,021 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 20,761 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,021 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,966 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 3,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 3,771 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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BL53 FZR is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL53 FZR, 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 BL53 FZR registered?

BL53 FZR is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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