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LK53 GAU

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,218 mi
Last recorded27,218 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 GAU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 27,218 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 26,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,445 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 24,444 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated fork seal leaking causing oil to leak on front pads (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 20,465 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,054 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2015 12,346 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2014 12,284 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2013 11,872 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,862 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 9,677 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 9,406 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 9,314 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 8,662 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 GAU is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LK53 GAU, 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 GAU is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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