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C15 TCJ

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,699 mi
Last recorded35,699 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 TCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 35,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 34,934 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 34,934 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 33,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,357 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 33,357 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,222 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 33,222 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,651 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 32,651 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,753 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 23,753 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,983 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 15,594 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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C15 TCJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C15 TCJ, 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 C15 TCJ registered?

C15 TCJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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