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LJ53 EXB

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,089 mi
Last recorded21,089 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EXB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 21,089 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 20,937 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 20,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 20,924 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 20,094 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,936 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,827 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,788 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 9,788 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,084 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,908 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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LJ53 EXB is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ53 EXB, 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 LJ53 EXB registered?

LJ53 EXB is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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