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YJ53 YOW

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,854 mi
Last recorded63,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YOW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 63,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 61,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 58,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 57,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,704 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,569 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 53,536 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,654 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 46,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 44,463 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

no chain guard fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,518 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 43,518 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,376 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 29,376 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,289 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 27,258 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,864 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,170 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 20,134 miles

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,256 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 16,604 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 YOW is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver 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 YOW, 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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YJ53 YOW is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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