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MV53 VDO

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,813 mi
Last recorded47,813 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 VDO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 47,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 45,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 42,048 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 40,557 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 39,312 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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 May 2021 38,637 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 38,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 34,133 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 34,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,569 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 28,826 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 27,848 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,848 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,647 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 23,378 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,854 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 19,030 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 16,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 16,034 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 12,682 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 12,682 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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MV53 VDO is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MV53 VDO, 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 MV53 VDO registered?

MV53 VDO is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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