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GX53 RNY

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

25,383 mi
Last recorded25,383 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 RNY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 25,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 24,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 24,129 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 35,737 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 21,323 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

machine side panels missing

Pass 1 Jul 2021 21,203 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

handle bar brake lever has more travel than usual recommend further investigation

Fail 30 Jun 2021 21,197 miles

Stop lamp not working from either brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

handle bar brake lever has more travel than usual recommend further investigation

Pass 19 May 2020 20,566 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 20,554 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Single L.E.D unit with combined indicators (4.2.3 (b))

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp single L.E.D lamp fitted (4.3.3 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 19,899 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 18,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 15,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,566 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 15,566 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 13,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 13,558 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 13,541 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 13,052 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 13,052 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,431 miles

non-standard tail-light fitted

rear wheel slightly misaligned

Pass 23 Feb 2008 10,066 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,421 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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GX53 RNY is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GX53 RNY, 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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GX53 RNY is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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