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HF53 EJD

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,655 mi
Last recorded32,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EJD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 32,655 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 32,650 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 31,645 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 31,645 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2023 30,031 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 27,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 26,690 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 26,690 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 26,690 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 26,543 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

offside front brake disc not central in caliper

Fail 9 May 2018 26,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

offside front brake disc not central in caliper

Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 22,741 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 22,246 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 22,246 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,349 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 20,349 miles

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

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

Front and rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,365 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 17,365 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 14,912 miles

Number plate light not working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 11,627 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 7,467 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 7,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 4,968 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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HF53 EJD is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HF53 EJD, 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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HF53 EJD is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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