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LJ04 ZSL

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,707 mi
Last recorded84,707 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 ZSL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 84,707 miles

Front Exhaust nuts deteriorated

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 84,707 miles

Front Exhaust nuts deteriorated

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 84,465 miles

Front Exhaust nuts deteriorated

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,034 miles

Central Lower Exhaust clamp cracked

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

Front Exhaust collar nuts deteriorated all eight

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 80,267 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth between 1.6 & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,546 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 77,546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,656 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,870 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 72,870 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,234 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 67,234 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 60,370 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,500 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 53,984 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 52,081 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 52,081 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,477 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 49,477 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 46,245 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,573 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 42,573 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,490 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 32,461 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,692 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,945 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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LJ04 ZSL is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ04 ZSL, 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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LJ04 ZSL is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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