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LJ54 DFE

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,575 mi
Last recorded15,575 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 DFE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 15,575 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 15,141 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 15,141 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 14,040 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 14,040 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 13,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 13,979 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 13,979 miles

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

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 13,899 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 13,824 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,766 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 13,640 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,515 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 13,514 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 13,173 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 12,506 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 12,506 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 9,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 7,337 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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LJ54 DFE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ54 DFE, 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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LJ54 DFE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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