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YJ53 OYT

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,744 mi
Last recorded46,744 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OYT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 46,744 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 46,630 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 46,199 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,962 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 43,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,699 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 31,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

THROTTLE GRIP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 21 May 2013 27,480 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 May 2012 21,717 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 May 2011 18,744 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 18,722 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,539 miles

Evidence of water leak on front of engine

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,279 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 18,260 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 18,241 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 17,576 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 17,542 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 17,486 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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YJ53 OYT is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJ53 OYT, 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 YJ53 OYT registered?

YJ53 OYT is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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