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SP53 BVJ

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,629 mi
Last recorded67,629 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 66,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 66,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 65,360 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2015 23,717 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,545 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 21,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,843 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,846 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 17,843 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 15,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,554 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 12,230 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,250 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 9,214 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,465 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 4,340 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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SP53 BVJ 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 88.9%.

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 SP53 BVJ, 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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SP53 BVJ is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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