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AE53 KFO

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,797 mi
Last recorded15,797 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KFO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 15,797 miles

Drive chain join link incorrectly fitted

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 9,100 miles

Drive chain joining link incorrectly fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 8,983 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain joining link incorrectly fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 2,098 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,610 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 28,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 2,740 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 1,702 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 1,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 640 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 630 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2010 358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 24 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,346 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 18,346 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 9,788 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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AE53 KFO is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE53 KFO, 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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What year was AE53 KFO registered?

AE53 KFO is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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