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YN53 WMC

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

21,207 mi
Last recorded21,207 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 WMC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 21,207 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 21,149 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 21,149 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 21,066 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 20,992 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 20,816 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 20,800 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N.B. Oil on brakes (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,472 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy recommend new bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

alloy fixings etc

Pass 20 May 2017 19,803 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 16,770 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 16,770 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 15,466 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,466 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,466 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 12,622 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front & rear suspension lowered

rear reflector too small

rear suspension spring slack with no load

Fail 29 Sep 2012 12,610 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front & rear suspension modified [lowered]

rear reflector too small

rear suspension spring slack when distended

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,778 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 8,272 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 8,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 2,624 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 775 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 775 miles

Centre Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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 WMC is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

YN53 WMC is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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