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AU53 NHJ

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,741 mi
Last recorded47,741 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 47,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,046 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 45,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 41,779 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 38,687 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 36,103 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 33,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 31,254 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 30,189 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 28,091 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 26,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,451 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,441 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,086 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 24,075 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,191 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 22,179 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,864 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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AU53 NHJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AU53 NHJ, 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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AU53 NHJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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