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YJ53 VMO

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,552 mi
Last recorded24,552 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VMO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 24,552 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 22,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 21,649 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 21,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 21,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 21,583 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 21,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,013 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 20,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 19,570 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 28 Sep 2013 18,591 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,462 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 12,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 8,092 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 5,418 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 4,252 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 2,530 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 VMO is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

YJ53 VMO is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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