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AU04 MXC

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,607 mi
Last recorded31,607 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 MXC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 31,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 31,601 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 50,553 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 31,471 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,047 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 31,044 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,771 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,571 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,112 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,178 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

drive chain worn .

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,780 miles

rear number plate lamp not working

Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,044 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 15,044 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 6,023 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 5,355 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 5,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 4,835 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 4,277 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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AU04 MXC is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU04 MXC, 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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AU04 MXC is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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