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GX04 MXK

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,619 mi
Last recorded54,619 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 MXK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 54,619 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 54,606 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 54,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 54,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 54,558 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 54,507 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,463 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 54,409 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 54,295 miles

Exhaust noisy End can (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 54,286 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rear tyre (4.1.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy End can (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,499 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,030 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 51,030 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 48,032 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,279 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,652 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,591 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,984 miles

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

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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GX04 MXK is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GX04 MXK, 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 GX04 MXK registered?

GX04 MXK is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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