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HW04 DSE

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,509 mi
Last recorded25,509 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 DSE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 25,509 miles

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

bodywork damaged but not likely to cause harm

Pass 22 Oct 2021 25,190 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Body work damaged, but secure.

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 25,190 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

advise fuel cap service

Pass 28 Sep 2020 24,692 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

advise handguards fouling clutch lever and handle bar movement

advise inspect fuel cap drain

Pass 11 Oct 2019 24,094 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

advise clutch cable operation poor

advise gear lever slightly loose

Fail 11 Oct 2019 24,094 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

advise clutch cable operation poor

advise gear lever slightly loose

Pass 14 Aug 2018 22,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort tires pumped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 21,910 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,319 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 20,319 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 18,594 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,277 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 17,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,786 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,938 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,734 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 5,855 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 DSE 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 DSE, 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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HW04 DSE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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