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LJ53 RKV

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,225 mi
Last recorded28,225 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 RKV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,225 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,958 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch operation very heavy and imprecise

Fail 29 Sep 2010 23,958 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch operation very heavy and imprecise

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,193 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,948 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 15,948 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 12,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 9,166 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 RKV is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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