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CN53 CYT

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

97,065 mi
Last recorded97,065 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 CYT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 97,065 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 97,065 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 87,442 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 87,442 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 72,335 miles

Front Mudguard Cracked But Not Insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2024 72,335 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard Cracked But Not Insecure

Front Tyre Worn & Out Of Shape Signs Of Cracking Not Down To Cord

Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,160 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 63,160 miles

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 47,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 43,117 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 41,088 miles

Headrace bearings starting to wear, advise renewal.

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

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,398 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 32,398 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,468 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 28,551 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,551 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,367 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 27,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 26,305 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,305 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 24,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,855 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 19,445 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 19,445 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,053 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,466 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 11,958 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 11,958 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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CN53 CYT is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 CN53 CYT, 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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CN53 CYT is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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