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SP53 BWD

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,849 mi
Last recorded13,849 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BWD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 13,849 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 13,796 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 13,664 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 13,611 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 13,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 13,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 13,047 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 12,951 miles

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

water pipe at thermostat housing corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 11,820 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 11,679 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,527 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 9,223 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 8,729 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 7,748 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 6,989 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 5,711 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 BWD is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SP53 BWD, 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 SP53 BWD registered?

SP53 BWD is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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