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YJ54 GKX

2004 Yamaha FZS600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,524 mi
Last recorded46,524 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZS60014,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 GKX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 46,524 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 46,518 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake component insecure liable to leak fluid (1.1.21 (c))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 41,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 36,614 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,278 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 33,346 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,418 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,053 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,698 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 24,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,108 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 24,081 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2012 23,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 23,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,168 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 22,168 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,564 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 7,068 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 4,521 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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YJ54 GKX is a 2004 Yamaha FZS600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 14,630 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 FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ54 GKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ54 GKX registered?

YJ54 GKX is a 2004 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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