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SJ04 EDL

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,941 mi
Last recorded12,941 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 EDL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 12,941 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 12,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 12,578 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 12,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 12,524 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 12,443 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,037 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,614 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 11,614 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 11,298 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 9,957 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 8,385 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,507 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 6,507 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2007 4,459 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 4,459 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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SJ04 EDL is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ04 EDL, 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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SJ04 EDL is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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