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VX53 JBU

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,656 mi
Last recorded62,656 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 JBU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,656 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 62,656 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 56,556 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 56,482 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,349 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,301 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Aug 2014 403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,708 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 20 Aug 2012 26,219 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 26,219 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 22,750 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,344 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,288 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 7,185 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 JBU is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX53 JBU, 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 JBU is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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