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DX53 DFE

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,404 mi
Last recorded27,404 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 DFE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 27,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 27,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 26,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 26,020 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 26,020 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,951 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 24,951 miles

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,857 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 17,398 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 16,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,793 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,006 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,416 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,622 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 5,055 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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DX53 DFE is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX53 DFE, 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 DX53 DFE registered?

DX53 DFE is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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