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WA53 EPX

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,099 mi
Last recorded27,099 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 EPX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 27,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 26,667 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 26,667 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 24,279 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 22,577 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 21,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 20,574 miles

cuts in rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2018 17,640 miles

Front Brake pads deteriorating due to age

Pass 16 Aug 2017 16,812 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,970 miles

No plate lamp not working

Pass 11 Jul 2015 13,207 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 10,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 7,261 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 5,594 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 4,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 4,417 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 4,403 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 3,383 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 EPX is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WA53 EPX, 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 WA53 EPX registered?

WA53 EPX is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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