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WU53 EXC

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,526 mi
Last recorded73,526 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 EXC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 73,526 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 72,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 72,124 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 71,679 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 71,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 69,177 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 63,140 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 63,140 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,604 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 49,111 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 44,108 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 38,784 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 38,784 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,167 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 28,791 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,007 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,013 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 15,013 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 13,119 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 11,195 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 8,226 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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WU53 EXC is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WU53 EXC, 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 WU53 EXC registered?

WU53 EXC is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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