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YN54 JWA

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,621 mi
Last recorded85,621 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 JWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 85,621 miles

Front Exhaust corroded

Offside Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 85,619 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,672 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,958 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 79,958 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 76,354 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 71,514 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 71,514 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,579 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,592 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 56,592 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 49,069 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,179 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,473 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2012 18,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,024 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,961 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,748 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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YN54 JWA is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YN54 JWA, 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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YN54 JWA is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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