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DX04 BYL

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,666 mi
Last recorded56,666 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 BYL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 56,666 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,115 miles

chain dry

no bar ends

Pass 26 Feb 2024 55,940 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 55,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Radiator cowling (2.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre Mis-shaped

Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,674 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 55,674 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 54,388 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 54,366 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 522,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,696 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,673 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 52,673 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,656 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 52,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,454 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 52,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,177 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 35,087 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,262 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 19,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,879 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 8,329 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 8,329 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 7,608 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 7,608 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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DX04 BYL is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DX04 BYL, 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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DX04 BYL is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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