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LJ53 MPO

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,382 mi
Last recorded44,382 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 MPO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 44,382 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,349 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 40,556 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 36,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,320 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 32,241 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,050 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 31,050 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

both tyres under inflated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,421 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,451 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,253 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,916 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009
Fail 3 Jul 2009

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,283 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,826 miles

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

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 MPO is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MPO, 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 MPO is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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