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SP54 DHO

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,165 mi
Last recorded68,165 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 DHO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 68,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 60,725 miles

rear tyre cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2023 54,892 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 54,877 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 53,191 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 52,127 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 50,735 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 50,735 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,713 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 49,713 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,514 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 43,514 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,173 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 33,170 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,894 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 22,894 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,046 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 16,332 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 16,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,719 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 12,716 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 12,716 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 7,354 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,715 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 5,145 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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SP54 DHO is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SP54 DHO, 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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SP54 DHO is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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