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DX53 VNW

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,702 mi
Last recorded35,702 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 VNW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 35,702 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 34,650 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 34,341 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 34,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 32,705 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 32,705 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 32,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,699 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,929 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 28,638 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 27,809 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,726 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 25,579 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 20,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,490 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 20,490 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,490 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,871 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 1,640 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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DX53 VNW is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DX53 VNW, 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 DX53 VNW registered?

DX53 VNW is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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