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PJ53 VFX

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,128 mi
Last recorded24,128 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 VFX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 24,128 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 24,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements figures to small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 23,299 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 23,132 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 23,132 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 20,920 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 20,920 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 15,683 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,019 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2014 10,422 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2014 10,422 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 10,024 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 9,377 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 8,849 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 8,849 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,775 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 7,356 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 4,063 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 3,463 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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PJ53 VFX 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 PJ53 VFX, 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 PJ53 VFX registered?

PJ53 VFX is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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