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PL53 EFT

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,212 mi
Last recorded22,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 EFT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 22,212 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 21,739 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 20,882 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 20,289 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 19,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 19,337 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 18,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 18,335 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 17,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 15,804 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 15,468 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 14,698 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 13,474 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 12,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,083 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 10,144 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 9,154 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 8,484 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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PL53 EFT is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 PL53 EFT, 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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PL53 EFT is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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