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LX53 HJE

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,316 mi
Last recorded45,316 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 HJE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 45,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 45,316 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 43,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 41,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 41,582 miles

Front tyre getting low

Nearside Front slight misting on fork

Rear chain poor

Pass 8 Feb 2020 40,830 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

MANIFOLD NUTS ROTTEN

Pass 23 Feb 2019 39,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 38,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,649 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,862 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 33,121 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 28,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 24,464 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,154 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,879 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 7,127 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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LX53 HJE is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LX53 HJE, 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 LX53 HJE registered?

LX53 HJE is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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