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YJ54 SOU

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,944 mi
Last recorded31,944 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 SOU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 31,944 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 31,944 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) Light damaged (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 28,555 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 26,320 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,235 miles

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

Front tyre has slightly uneven tread wear

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering hand gaurds touching screen (2.1.4 (e))

cut in rear tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 9 Aug 2018 23,151 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 20,253 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 17,259 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 14,237 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,245 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 10,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,373 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 7,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,560 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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YJ54 SOU is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YJ54 SOU, 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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YJ54 SOU is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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