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MV04 HKM

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,365 mi
Last recorded36,365 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 HKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 36,365 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 31,916 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,826 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 27,943 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 27,943 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 25,514 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,514 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,778 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 22,778 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,138 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 21,138 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,444 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 19,444 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 14,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 11,318 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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MV04 HKM is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV04 HKM, 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 MV04 HKM registered?

MV04 HKM is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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