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AE04 BVP

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

41,476 mi
Last recorded41,476 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 BVP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 41,476 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 39,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 39,312 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 38,464 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 38,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 37,502 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 36,143 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 36,143 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 34,001 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 34,001 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,573 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,804 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,298 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 32,298 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,127 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,439 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 26,439 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,630 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 24,630 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 21,063 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,561 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 BVP 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 BVP, 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 BVP is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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