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HW04 AVT

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,032 mi
Last recorded79,032 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 AVT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 79,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 75,572 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 75,572 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 69,434 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 69,432 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2023 67,231 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 60,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm, in place (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch lever, slightly stiff in operation

Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,570 miles

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

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

advise front wheel bearings are slightly rough

Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,064 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,732 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 56,731 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2014 53,678 miles

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

numberplate light not working

Fail 28 Jan 2014 53,678 miles

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

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

numberplate light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,845 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,116 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,945 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,438 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,825 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 16,006 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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HW04 AVT is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW04 AVT, 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 HW04 AVT registered?

HW04 AVT is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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