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RX53 YWC

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,197 mi
Last recorded23,197 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YWC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 23,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 20,279 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 18,034 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

pillion grab rail broken

Fail 2 Jan 2016 18,034 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

pillion grab rail broken

Pass 10 Jan 2015 16,835 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)

pillion n/s grab rail broken

side stand feels poor

Pass 4 Oct 2014 16,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 16,559 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 16,559 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 15,442 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 13,095 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 13,095 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 11,786 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 7 Nov 2009 10,717 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 9,776 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 8,528 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 8,528 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 6,547 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 6,547 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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RX53 YWC is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RX53 YWC, 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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RX53 YWC is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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