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PO54 OWV

2004 Yamaha Fz 6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,709 mi
Last recorded56,709 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Fz 619,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 OWV
MakeYamaha
ModelFz 6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 56,709 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,284 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 54,284 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 54,154 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 54,154 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,039 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 54,039 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 53,834 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 4 May 2017 53,834 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,974 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 51,974 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 45,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,344 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 34,344 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2009 31,973 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,973 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,376 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fz 6?

Based on 845 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
887
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Horn not working 3
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PO54 OWV is a 2004 Yamaha Fz 6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Fz 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 19,109 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 Fz 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO54 OWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fz 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Fz 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO54 OWV is a 2004 Yamaha Fz 6, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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