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PJ54 FVY

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,390 mi
Last recorded13,390 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 FVY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 13,390 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 13,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 12,173 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 26,634 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 25,901 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 25,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 22,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 18,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 14,579 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 12,787 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 10,263 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 8,540 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 6,679 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 6,065 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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PJ54 FVY is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ54 FVY, 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 PJ54 FVY registered?

PJ54 FVY is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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