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FB53 KNL

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,245 mi
Last recorded22,245 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KNL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 22,245 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 22,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 22,182 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 22,163 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 21,997 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,986 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 21,975 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 21,867 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,365 miles

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

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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FB53 KNL is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FB53 KNL, 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 FB53 KNL registered?

FB53 KNL is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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