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GK53 FNG

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,015 mi
Last recorded38,015 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FNG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,015 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 37,974 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 37,408 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,052 miles

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,711 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 35,704 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,961 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,435 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,419 miles

Clutch operation is stiff

Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,419 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch operation is stiff

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,526 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,195 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 25,195 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,527 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 11,091 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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GK53 FNG is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK53 FNG, 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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GK53 FNG is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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