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BU53 DFZ

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

47,872 mi
Last recorded47,872 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,872 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 45,498 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit HAS CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

hazed light not working

Fail 20 Mar 2025 45,498 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit HAS CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

hazed light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2024 43,588 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 43,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper cracked and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,679 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 42,675 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 42,489 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 42,482 miles

Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 42,401 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 40,135 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 40,135 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 35,854 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 32,204 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,223 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 31,233 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 30,918 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 27,956 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 25,380 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 25,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 20,068 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 19,654 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,654 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2011 18,234 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2010 15,443 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,366 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 6,961 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 3,469 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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BU53 DFZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 BU53 DFZ, 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 BU53 DFZ registered?

BU53 DFZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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