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GN53 HLJ

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,231 mi
Last recorded31,231 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 31,231 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 26,766 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 26,670 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 23,517 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,307 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 23,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2016 22,730 miles

Centre Rear nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 May 2015 22,066 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 22,061 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 May 2014
Fail 9 May 2014

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 16,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 14,809 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 14,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,923 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 11,237 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 9,017 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 8,306 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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GN53 HLJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN53 HLJ, 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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GN53 HLJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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