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LJ53 WLZ

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,242 mi
Last recorded37,242 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WLZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,242 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,526 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 29,526 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,808 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 16,808 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,787 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,774 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,267 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 12,690 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 12,562 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 12,542 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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 WLZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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