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RK53 FDM

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,947 mi
Last recorded6,947 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 FDM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2025 6,947 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play close to failure (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 6,885 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 6,783 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 6,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 6,363 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 5,921 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 5,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 5,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 4,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 4,108 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 3,197 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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RK53 FDM is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK53 FDM, 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 RK53 FDM registered?

RK53 FDM is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is RK53 FDM safe to buy?

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