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YN53 WMU

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,372 mi
Last recorded71,372 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 WMU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,372 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal limit (4.1.3(i))

motorcyle tested when extremely dirty

rear stop lamp slow to iluminate

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,775 miles

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

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

slight movement at top head bearings

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,489 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 33,432 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 32,425 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 30,354 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2009 30,354 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2008 27,474 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 27,354 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 26,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 WMU is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMU, 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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YN53 WMU is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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