CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ54 FDE

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,470 mi
Last recorded24,470 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 FDE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 24,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 24,227 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 23,856 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 23,290 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 23,290 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 22,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 20,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 17,885 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,670 miles

Nearside Front Fairing damage upper nearside!

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 38,670 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fairing damage upper nearside!

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 36,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,629 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 11,779 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,779 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 7,786 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 6,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 5,895 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 5,012 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 4,767 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 4,232 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
Full Yamaha FZ6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ54 FDE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ54 FDE?

You can check the full history of LJ54 FDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ54 FDE registered?

LJ54 FDE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is LJ54 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ54 FDE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ54 FDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ54 FDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.