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SP53 BWH

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

27,792 mi
Last recorded27,792 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BWH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 27,792 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 27,707 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 27,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 27,041 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 26,544 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 26,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 25,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,610 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 23,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,060 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 19,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,385 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 16,719 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 15,050 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 15,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,134 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,820 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,986 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,142 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 BWH is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BWH, 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 BWH is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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