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GN53 YWY

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,619 mi
Last recorded12,619 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YWY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 12,619 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 12,389 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 12,228 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 11,972 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 11,970 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 11,907 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 11,907 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 11,776 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 11,759 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 11,755 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 11,257 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 11,257 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,264 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 7,264 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,233 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 6,125 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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GN53 YWY is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GN53 YWY, 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 GN53 YWY registered?

GN53 YWY is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 February 2004.

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