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NK04 PBZ

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,542 mi
Last recorded40,542 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 PBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 40,542 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 37,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 37,969 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 37,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 36,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,441 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 35,820 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,717 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front mudguard damaged

Pass 18 May 2015 32,328 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 32,328 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 25,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 25,771 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 22,191 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 22,180 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,076 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 3,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 2,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 2,165 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 1,982 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
Full Yamaha FZ6 reliability report

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NK04 PBZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc 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 NK04 PBZ, 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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NK04 PBZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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