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PO53 VZZ

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,766 mi
Last recorded23,766 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VZZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 23,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 23,175 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 22,904 miles

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

nail in rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2023 22,900 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2022 22,075 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 22,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 21,231 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 20,707 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 20,707 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 20,344 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 19,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 19,356 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,238 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 17,418 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 16,750 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,563 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 15,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 14,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,627 miles

front tyre starting to get low, on 2mm.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 13,627 miles

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

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

front tyre starting to get low, on 2mm.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 11,889 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 10,855 miles

battery flat, wont start, requires new battery.

engine management light staying on.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 10,338 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 VZZ 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 79.2%.

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

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