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PJ53 VRX

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,793 mi
Last recorded46,793 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 VRX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 46,793 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 46,664 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,780 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 45,020 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 44,057 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 42,857 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 42,410 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 40,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 40,341 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 38,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 38,133 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,196 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 35,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,301 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 27,180 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 24,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 21,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,484 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 12,816 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 12,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 VRX is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PJ53 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

PJ53 VRX is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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