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LF04 ETE

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,020 mi
Last recorded66,020 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 ETE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 66,020 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2026 66,015 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,940 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 65,939 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested oil on front brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil from seal (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 61,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 60,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 56,723 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,640 miles

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

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,588 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 47,580 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,726 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2016 45,557 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,576 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 39,165 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,381 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 33,104 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 29,366 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 29,366 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2010 26,255 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 23,419 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2008 20,640 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 May 2008 20,640 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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LF04 ETE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LF04 ETE, 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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LF04 ETE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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