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KY53 ELC

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,111 mi
Last recorded42,111 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ELC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 42,111 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 41,671 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 41,072 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 40,694 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,220 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 37,867 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,125 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 33,880 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 33,880 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,845 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 30,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,273 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,834 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,807 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 19,807 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,008 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 9,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 6,348 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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KY53 ELC is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KY53 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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