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SF53 CZN

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,844 mi
Last recorded45,844 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 CZN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 45,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 45,211 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 42,523 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 42,523 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 41,141 miles

Central Front Upper front brake fluid shows signs of contamination

Central Front oil cooling pipes have signs of corrosion

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear rear tyre on the near side has been damaged but not considered dangerous

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 39,830 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,009 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 35,007 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,052 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,062 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

front brake lever travel

front tyre wear

Fail 12 Sep 2016 33,048 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

front brake lever travel

front tyre wear

Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,265 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 29,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 27,670 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 24,982 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 24,982 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,802 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 21,802 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,472 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 17,471 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,249 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 16,249 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,837 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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SF53 CZN is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SF53 CZN, 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 SF53 CZN registered?

SF53 CZN is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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