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VU03 XGP

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,025 mi
Last recorded43,025 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 XGP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 43,025 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 42,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 41,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,890 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 37,877 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 33,789 miles

performance hand levers, and exhaust,

Pass 24 Jan 2017 29,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,966 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 27,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,808 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,719 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 25,698 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,640 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 22,640 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,491 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,124 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,319 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 5,721 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 4,717 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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VU03 XGP is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VU03 XGP, 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 VU03 XGP registered?

VU03 XGP is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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