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OY53 ULW

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,270 mi
Last recorded64,270 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 ULW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 64,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,410 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,424 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 58,424 miles

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

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

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 17 Oct 2019 56,399 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 54,364 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 54,364 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,434 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 53,434 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,620 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 51,620 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,090 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 47,090 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,281 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,425 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,423 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 32,423 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,679 miles

puncture repair in rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,793 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,434 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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OY53 ULW is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULW, 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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OY53 ULW is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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