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LK04 GVM

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,643 mi
Last recorded52,643 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 GVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 52,643 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 52,643 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 48,361 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 48,142 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 42,875 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 41,789 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 41,789 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,505 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 41,505 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working number plate light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,882 miles

Nearside Front Slight run out in the n\s front disc.

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 40,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight run out in the n\s front disc.

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,661 miles

O/S riders footrest damaged but still secure.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,932 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,370 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 37,370 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,324 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 29,443 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 23,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 23,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,024 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,706 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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LK04 GVM is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LK04 GVM, 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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LK04 GVM is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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