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GN53 HXT

2003 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,553 mi
Last recorded34,553 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZ618,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HXT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 34,553 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 34,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated front fork (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal weeping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 32,461 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 32,461 miles

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

rear wheel valve perrished

Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,354 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,100 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,271 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 28,271 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 24,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,979 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 22,311 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,311 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 20,447 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,447 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 18,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,135 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,338 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,559 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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GN53 HXT is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN53 HXT, 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 GN53 HXT registered?

GN53 HXT is a 2003 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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