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KV53 GCZ

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,090 mi
Last recorded29,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 GCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,090 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,563 miles

Exhaust clamp missing but exhaust is secure and not blowing

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Non-standard headlight bulbs fitted

Radiator cover fixing missing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 27,563 miles

Exhaust clamp missing but exhaust is secure and not blowing

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Non-standard headlight bulbs fitted

Radiator cover fixing missing

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 24,155 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 24,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,928 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 15,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 11,183 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 6,689 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 5,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 5,043 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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KV53 GCZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KV53 GCZ, 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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KV53 GCZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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