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LF04 VYK

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,559 mi
Last recorded37,559 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 VYK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 37,559 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 37,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 36,796 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 35,844 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 34,780 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 34,041 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 31,222 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play evident on brake tester rollers (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 31,222 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play evident on brake tester rollers (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,039 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play evident on brake roller tester (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 30,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low dipped beam (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play evident on brake roller tester (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,764 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 24,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,837 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 21,837 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,295 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 18,295 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 7,680 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 VYK is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple 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 LF04 VYK, 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 LF04 VYK registered?

LF04 VYK is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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