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LJ53 MMK

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,505 mi
Last recorded58,505 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 MMK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 58,505 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake caliper dust seal missing

Fail 30 May 2026 58,505 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake caliper dust seal missing

Pass 19 Apr 2025 57,811 miles

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

Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim adjusted

Nearside Front Two exhaust studs missing

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 50,950 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 50,634 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 50,631 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 48,635 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,436 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,440 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,666 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 40,636 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both front fork seals leaking (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

fuel tank is missing a mounting bolt

Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,225 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 38,225 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,929 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,757 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,826 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 25,889 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,152 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,021 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 18,061 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,934 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 MMK is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MMK, 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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LJ53 MMK is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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