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LK53 ELH

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,015 mi
Last recorded56,015 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 ELH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 56,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 54,785 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,170 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,067 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 48,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,687 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 47,687 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 47,687 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 47,276 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,385 miles

Central Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,929 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 39,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,289 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,938 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 35,938 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,719 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 31,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,648 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,161 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 26 May 2010 24,161 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 27 May 2009 20,343 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,982 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,618 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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LK53 ELH is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LK53 ELH, 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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LK53 ELH is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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