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DX53 HRN

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,283 mi
Last recorded50,283 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 HRN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 50,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 45,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,676 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 40,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,753 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 37,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 37,354 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 37,349 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 36,868 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 36,860 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2016 36,072 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,097 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,071 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,392 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,268 miles

Number plate light inoperative

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,032 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 21,032 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,631 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,006 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 15,006 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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 HRN is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DX53 HRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX53 HRN registered?

DX53 HRN is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DX53 HRN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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