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LJ54 EJU

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,827 mi
Last recorded40,827 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 EJU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 40,827 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 37,061 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 May 2025 37,061 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 32,491 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 32,491 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 26,705 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 26,705 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 22,348 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 22,155 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 22,075 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 22,075 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 21,893 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 21,893 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,725 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,105 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,848 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,621 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,988 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 19,455 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,123 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,824 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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LJ54 EJU is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EJU, 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 LJ54 EJU registered?

LJ54 EJU is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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