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KY53 EKW

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,255 mi
Last recorded42,255 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 EKW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 42,255 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 41,991 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 41,991 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 41,117 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 37,518 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 34,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 33,767 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 33,767 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2016 30,691 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 30,691 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 25,068 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 5,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 13,999 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 13,983 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 11,884 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 10,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 7,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 4,694 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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KY53 EKW is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue 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 KY53 EKW, 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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KY53 EKW is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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