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YJ53 PFD

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

17,490 mi
Last recorded17,490 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 PFD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 17,490 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 17,002 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 16,860 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 16,101 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 15,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 15,286 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 15,286 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 13,709 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 12,579 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 12,579 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 9,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 5,792 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 5,435 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 5,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 5,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,173 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 5,173 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 4,511 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 3,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 3,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 3,085 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 2,176 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 1,668 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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YJ53 PFD is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YJ53 PFD, 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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YJ53 PFD is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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