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SV53 BZE

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,211 mi
Last recorded31,211 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 BZE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 31,211 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 30,992 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 30,487 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 30,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 29,300 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 28,592 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 27,453 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 26,479 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 22,372 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2016 22,023 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 21,998 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,149 miles

Rear drive chain is slightly tight.

Pass 3 May 2014 20,768 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 20,768 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose

Front tyre close to legal limit.

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,184 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,333 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,820 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 15,792 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 14,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,672 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,457 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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SV53 BZE is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SV53 BZE, 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 SV53 BZE registered?

SV53 BZE is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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