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GN53 VAJ

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,814 mi
Last recorded23,814 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 VAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 23,814 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 23,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 21,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 21,579 miles

Exhaust noisy great snorty note (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks, slight misting, fork seals slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pad linings, slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2021 21,349 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chain has tight spot, links

Pass 14 Sep 2020 20,098 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 18,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 18,182 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 18,155 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 17,862 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,071 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,968 miles

offside front footpeg damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,708 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 15,708 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 14,535 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 11,492 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 9,511 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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GN53 VAJ 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 GN53 VAJ, 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 GN53 VAJ registered?

GN53 VAJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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