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YN53 FVG

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,584 mi
Last recorded131,584 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FVG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 131,584 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 131,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,201 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Slightly hooked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 128,644 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,349 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 93,966 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 93,964 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,255 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,833 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,034 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 59,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,359 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 34,359 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,957 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,070 miles

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

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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YN53 FVG is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YN53 FVG, 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 YN53 FVG registered?

YN53 FVG is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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