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YJ04 BGL

2004 Yamaha Fz 6

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,249 mi
Last recorded12,249 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Fz 619,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 BGL
MakeYamaha
ModelFz 6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 12,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 11,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 11,420 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 9,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 7,852 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 6,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 5,270 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 4,124 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 2,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 2,399 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 2,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 2,271 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 2,248 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 2,208 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fz 6?

Based on 845 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
887
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Horn not working 3
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YJ04 BGL is a 2004 Yamaha Fz 6 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Fz 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 19,109 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fz 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ04 BGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fz 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Fz 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ04 BGL registered?

YJ04 BGL is a 2004 Yamaha Fz 6, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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