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GX53 NWU

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,780 mi
Last recorded30,780 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NWU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 30,780 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 29,329 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 29,329 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 26,372 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 26,372 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Rear pads (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 21,285 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 17,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 17,046 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 16,816 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 16,299 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 15,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 14,618 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,101 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 11,797 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,036 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 6,357 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,280 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 3,678 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 NWU is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GX53 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

GX53 NWU is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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