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AE04 BPY

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,922 mi
Last recorded43,922 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 BPY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 43,922 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 43,130 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 41,339 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 41,326 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 36,122 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

clutch lever damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2019 36,121 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,949 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 44,949 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,657 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,231 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 25,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,029 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 18,029 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,707 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 15,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 11,016 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 7,300 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,170 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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AE04 BPY 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 73.9%.

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 AE04 BPY, 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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AE04 BPY is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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