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SN53 GXK

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,751 mi
Last recorded26,751 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 GXK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 26,751 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 25,911 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 25,878 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 24,744 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 23,801 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 23,762 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both contaminated due to leaking fork seals (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both sets contaminated due to leaking fork seals (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 23,740 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both contaminated due to leaking fork seals (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both sets contaminated due to leaking fork seals (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick corroded also (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 23,369 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 22,443 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 22,437 miles

Front Brake performance not tested both front brake calipers jamming on (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 21,277 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 20,473 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 19,188 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 10,983 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,707 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 9,751 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 8,470 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 7,811 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 6,919 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 5,982 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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SN53 GXK 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 SN53 GXK, 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 SN53 GXK registered?

SN53 GXK is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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