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VX53 BAU

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,711 mi
Last recorded26,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BAU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 26,711 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 26,537 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 26,312 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 26,273 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 26,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 25,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 25,542 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 25,345 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 24,947 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 24,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,427 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,319 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 24,319 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 23,071 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,563 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,591 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 11,352 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 7,336 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2007 6,116 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 4,981 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 4,981 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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VX53 BAU is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VX53 BAU, 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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VX53 BAU is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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