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LK04 RKZ

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,935 mi
Last recorded40,935 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 RKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 40,935 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 40,935 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 40,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 40,437 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 40,304 miles

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

rear brake light flickered

Pass 10 May 2023 39,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 39,371 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 38,800 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,038 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 36,038 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 34,750 miles

Front slight bind on brakes

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,534 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,242 miles

throttle sticky

Fail 27 Jun 2015 30,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

throttle sticky

Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,148 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 27,146 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 24,179 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,942 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 17,942 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front head bearings have slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2010 10,051 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,593 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,119 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 8,717 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,239 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 RKZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK04 RKZ registered?

LK04 RKZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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