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AY04 AEL

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,487 mi
Last recorded44,487 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 AEL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 44,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 43,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 41,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 41,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,198 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 39,149 miles

Chain slightly tight

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,487 miles

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

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

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

registration plate light inop

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,969 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear number plate light not working

Fail 3 Jun 2016 34,965 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear number plate light not working

Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,232 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,109 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2013 14,757 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,034 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,753 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 6,753 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,072 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 4,387 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 4,165 miles

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

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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AY04 AEL is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY04 AEL, 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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AY04 AEL is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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