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OY53 YDE

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,550 mi
Last recorded31,550 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YDE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 31,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 31,428 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 31,428 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 May 2023 31,317 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 31,317 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 30,995 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 30,995 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 30,995 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 30,670 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,041 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,493 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,090 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,679 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,517 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 28,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,804 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,051 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 27,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,896 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 20,896 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,586 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 YDE is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple 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 YDE, 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 YDE registered?

OY53 YDE is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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