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AY04 HWM

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,629 mi
Last recorded17,629 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 HWM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 17,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 14,963 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 12,210 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 11,376 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 11,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 10,714 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 10,714 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 10,671 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,394 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 10,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2016 10,138 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 9,857 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 7,186 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 5,194 miles

Oil leak

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 HWM is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HWM, 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 AY04 HWM registered?

AY04 HWM is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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