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LJ53 WHR

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,932 mi
Last recorded63,932 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WHR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 63,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 63,629 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 61,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 59,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,735 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,184 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,452 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,854 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 47,085 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 47,081 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,653 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,334 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,715 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,890 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,433 miles

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 27,758 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 27,758 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,678 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,906 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 9,512 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 WHR is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 WHR registered?

LJ53 WHR is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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