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CX53 ALU

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,355 mi
Last recorded51,355 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 ALU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 51,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 51,353 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 48,866 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,872 miles

gear lever bent

rear brake lever bent

rear disc worn

Pass 24 Sep 2021 41,992 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,163 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,113 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 30,113 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,346 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 20,607 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 20,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 17,766 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged small cracks (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 17,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,124 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,583 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 11,749 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,765 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,686 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,261 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,075 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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CX53 ALU 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 CX53 ALU, 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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CX53 ALU is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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