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AE04 LKJ

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,885 mi
Last recorded51,885 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 51,885 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 47,931 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 44,999 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

NS plastic panels duct taped together

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 44,999 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

NS plastic panels duct taped together

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking throttle (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 42,396 miles

Front and left side fairings secured with duct tape

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 42,396 miles

Front and left side fairings secured with duct tape

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left grip (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 42,396 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,358 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,190 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front nearside indicator repaired with tape

Main fairings have been repaired with tape in many places

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,585 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,067 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,698 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,850 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,106 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,443 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,483 miles

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Fail 19 Jun 2010 20,473 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,520 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no plate under size

Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,636 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 9,871 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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AE04 LKJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 16,730 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 AE04 LKJ, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 LKJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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