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DK53 WZV

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,796 mi
Last recorded29,796 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 WZV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 29,796 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 29,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 27,884 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 27,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 27,810 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 27,500 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 27,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated BRAKE PADS COVER IN OIL (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 26,992 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 26,992 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,371 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 21,898 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 21,897 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached AXEL BOLT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 15,714 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 6,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 5,795 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 2,340 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 2,233 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 2,181 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 1,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 1,735 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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DK53 WZV is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DK53 WZV, 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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DK53 WZV is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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