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DX53 NGG

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

43,437 mi
Last recorded43,437 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 NGG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 43,437 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 43,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 41,042 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fairing insecure

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 41,042 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fairing insecure

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 39,175 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 39,175 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 37,941 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 37,941 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,504 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 36,504 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,517 miles

Offside Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 35,511 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,685 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))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 31,685 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,970 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 21,733 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,552 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 19,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,042 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 11,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 11,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 9,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 8,183 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 8,183 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 7,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,688 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 NGG is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NGG, 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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DX53 NGG is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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