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YJ53 ZYD

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

25,072 mi
Last recorded25,072 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZYD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 25,072 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 25,072 miles

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

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Bolt missing (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 24,361 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 24,339 miles

Fuel tank insecure bolt missing from front mounting (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 23,475 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 23,475 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 22,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 22,421 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear grab handles insecure ,Bolts replaced at station.

Rear mudguard insecure ,Repaired at station.

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear indicator mount bracket bolts missing repaired at station. (6.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 22,401 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 20,989 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 17,247 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 16,590 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 16,590 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 11,035 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 11,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 11,014 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front wheel slightly binding

Pass 21 Jan 2012 9,244 miles

front tyre tread close to limit

slight binding on front brake

Pass 15 Jan 2011 5,804 miles

front wheel slightly binding

Pass 9 Dec 2009 3,119 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 3,114 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 2,853 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 2,535 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 ZYD 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 68.2%.

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 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

YJ53 ZYD is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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