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GX53 LGY

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,637 mi
Last recorded60,637 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 LGY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 60,637 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 60,637 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 58,212 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,361 miles

Forks slightly corroded fork stauntions (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,198 miles

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened fork stauntions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,248 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 47,248 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,354 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 39,354 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,881 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,420 miles

both breaks are binding slightly

cracks in front tyre not exposing cord

Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,734 miles

front breaks binding slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2015 21,743 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front breaks binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,199 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,199 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,451 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 8,974 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 8,530 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 7,454 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 5,134 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 LGY is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LGY, 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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GX53 LGY is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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