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NK53 OJV

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,863 mi
Last recorded31,863 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 OJV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 31,863 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 30,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,449 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,809 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,571 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 24,471 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,480 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 19,141 miles

steering headbearings notchy.

Fail 14 May 2008 18,280 miles

Chain requires lubrication

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

repair to rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 11,444 miles

Chain requires lubrication

repair to rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2007 6,574 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 6,574 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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NK53 OJV is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NK53 OJV, 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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NK53 OJV is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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