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LK04 SHZ

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 SHZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 83,520 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 83,520 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 82,426 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 82,426 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,965 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 81,965 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,491 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 80,491 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 64,781 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 64,781 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,768 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,158 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 38,158 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,859 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 34,859 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,898 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 30,898 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 23,457 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 18,384 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 11,637 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 6,223 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 SHZ 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 63.6%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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