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LJ53 MLY

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

19,894 mi
Last recorded19,894 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 MLY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 19,894 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 19,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 18,274 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 17,581 miles

Front Front tyre has slight perishing in side wall and in the tread pattern

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 16,325 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 16,255 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 16,253 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 16,201 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 15,985 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 15,257 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 13,327 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 12,572 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,451 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 12,069 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 11,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,968 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 10,135 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 3,232 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 1,973 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 1,400 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 MLY is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LJ53 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

LJ53 MLY is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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