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GX53 GPZ

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,817 mi
Last recorded19,817 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GPZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 19,817 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 14,248 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 13,957 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 13,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 13,305 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 13,009 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 12,431 miles

Offside Rear Passenger footrest cracked.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 12,397 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 11,482 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 11,456 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 11,251 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 11,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 10,974 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,594 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 10,594 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2008 9,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 9,246 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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GX53 GPZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GX53 GPZ, 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 GX53 GPZ registered?

GX53 GPZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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