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WA53 EOY

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,435 mi
Last recorded31,435 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 EOY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 31,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 31,387 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 31,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 31,249 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 29,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 28,104 miles

horn mounting slightly loose

Fail 23 Jul 2020 28,104 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose connection/break in loom. Further investigation advised (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

horn mounting slightly loose

Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,767 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 23,287 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 23,282 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,376 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,213 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,091 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 11,091 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 10,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 10,803 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 10,674 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 9,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,004 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 9,004 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 6,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 5,283 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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WA53 EOY is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WA53 EOY, 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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WA53 EOY is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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