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MV53 FZP

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,225 mi
Last recorded35,225 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 FZP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 35,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 34,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 32,675 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 30,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 29,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 28,348 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 26,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 25,155 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 25,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,010 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 22,833 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,710 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 18,341 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,341 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,896 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,477 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 15,519 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 11,250 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 11,250 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 7,083 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 4,249 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 3,585 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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MV53 FZP is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MV53 FZP, 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 MV53 FZP registered?

MV53 FZP is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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