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PO53 VVM

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,303 mi
Last recorded49,303 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 49,303 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 49,114 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,397 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 48,373 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,184 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,601 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 36,349 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 31,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 21,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 14,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 12,240 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 8,786 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 6,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,831 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 4,275 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 4,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 3,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 3,266 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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PO53 VVM is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PO53 VVM, 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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PO53 VVM is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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