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LJ53 WGX

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,045 mi
Last recorded49,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WGX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,045 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 49,039 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 45,726 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 45,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 42,494 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,171 miles

Clutch Cable Stiff

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 38,171 miles

Clutch Cable Stiff

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 31,310 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 31,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,599 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,382 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 21,382 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,477 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,203 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 17,713 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,574 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 WGX is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

LJ53 WGX is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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