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AY53 JYW

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,364 mi
Last recorded38,364 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 JYW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 38,364 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 38,364 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 38,253 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 38,247 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Front tyre fitted the incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 32,789 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 30,685 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 29,952 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 29,758 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 29,205 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 21,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,576 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 16,255 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 12,604 miles

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

Number plate lamp not working.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 8,936 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 3,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 1,449 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 1,386 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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AY53 JYW is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY53 JYW, 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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What year was AY53 JYW registered?

AY53 JYW is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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