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LJ54 VYU

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,976 mi
Last recorded44,976 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 VYU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 44,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 44,537 miles

Offside Footrest slightly loose hanger has slight play in it (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 44,360 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 41,556 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,416 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 35,446 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 31,300 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

number plate light not working

the rear disc is cracked but not to the outer

Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,599 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,422 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 20 Jan 2014 26,422 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2013 21,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 19,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 17,097 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 14,045 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 11,413 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 7,933 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 VYU is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYU, 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 VYU is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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