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KW04 VKR

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

28,502 mi
Last recorded28,502 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 VKR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 28,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear lower suspension linkage pin/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting of oil from N/S fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged poorly routed and pressing hard against top yoke (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark rear brake fluid level low (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot movement on rear brake lever/ splines. clamp is tight (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 28,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot rear brake lever side play on splines (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted hose twisted and tight against top yoke (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 28,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 28,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 28,502 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 28,502 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 28,502 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 28,502 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper brake flexible hose positioned tight against top yoke

Pass 28 Aug 2024 27,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,178 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 27,178 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct standards (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 26,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,871 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 25,871 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working with front brake lever. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 25,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 25,744 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 22,895 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,700 miles

Number plate light not working

Pass 31 May 2014 18,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 18,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 16,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,877 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 7,946 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 7,946 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 6,948 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,685 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 5,675 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 4,260 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 4,255 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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KW04 VKR is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 KW04 VKR, 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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KW04 VKR is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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