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YJ53 VML

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,781 mi
Last recorded118,781 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VML
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 118,781 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 113,830 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,989 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,805 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,315 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 81,315 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,033 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,928 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,745 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,159 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,799 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 22,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 18,472 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 15,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 14,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 14,220 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,824 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 8,656 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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YJ53 VML 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 YJ53 VML, 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 VML registered?

YJ53 VML is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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