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OY53 TYA

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,051 mi
Last recorded38,051 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TYA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 38,051 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 38,051 miles

Horn not working Connector broken (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 35,464 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 35,454 miles

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Caliper carrier and slide pins worn affecting correct angle of fitting (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,385 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,841 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 30,684 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 28,454 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,403 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,240 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 6,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 6,727 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 6,297 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 5,952 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 5,952 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2007 5,391 miles

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

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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OY53 TYA is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OY53 TYA, 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 OY53 TYA registered?

OY53 TYA is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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