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GN53 YWT

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,107 mi
Last recorded44,107 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YWT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 44,107 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 43,534 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 43,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing Pillion footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Front brake lever pivot bolt locking nut missing

Offside Front Rider's O/S footrest spring missing

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 34,447 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,525 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 26,635 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 26,635 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 23,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 21,041 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 21,041 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 9,692 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 9,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,478 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 7,593 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 6,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 4,566 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 4,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 2,428 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 2,407 miles

There is a nail in rear tyre.The headlamp aim will be high with heavy rider / pillion rider.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 2,386 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 2,365 miles

headlight aim will be high with heavy RIDERS

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 YWT is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

GN53 YWT is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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