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CU53 HFA

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,272 mi
Last recorded15,272 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 HFA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 15,272 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 14,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 13,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 12,445 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 12,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 11,083 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2020 11,060 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (lens Missing Fitted Amber Colour Bulb) (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 7,945 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 7,945 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 7,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 7,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 6,841 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 6,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 6,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 5,130 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 4,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 3,665 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 2,699 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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CU53 HFA is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU53 HFA, 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 CU53 HFA registered?

CU53 HFA is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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