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PO53 HWX

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Grey Petrol 559cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,417 mi
Last recorded36,417 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 HWX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine559cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 36,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 34,695 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front and rear (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 34,656 miles

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front and rear (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 32,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 32,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 32,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,695 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,144 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,438 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 26,427 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,314 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 24,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,572 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,471 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,565 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,050 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 8,719 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,887 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 6,887 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 6,132 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 6,132 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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PO53 HWX is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Grey with a 559cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PO53 HWX, 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 PO53 HWX registered?

PO53 HWX is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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