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EK53 RXJ

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,369 mi
Last recorded32,369 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 RXJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 32,369 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 32,351 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 32,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 31,919 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 31,919 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 30,634 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 28,450 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 23,552 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 22,917 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 21,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 21,002 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 19,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 17,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,310 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 15,205 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 11,222 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 8,247 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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EK53 RXJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver 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 EK53 RXJ, 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 EK53 RXJ registered?

EK53 RXJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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