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PO53 VVY

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,859 mi
Last recorded38,859 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VVY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 38,859 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 38,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 36,951 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 35,277 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 32,027 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 32,027 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 29,525 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 28,504 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,934 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,915 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 20,286 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,102 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 19,899 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 16,957 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,550 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 9,811 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 9,811 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 4,511 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 4,498 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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 VVY is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VVY, 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 PO53 VVY registered?

PO53 VVY is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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