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NK53 OJY

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,787 mi
Last recorded39,787 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 OJY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,787 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 39,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,122 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,316 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,746 miles

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' (2.2.1a)

number plate light not working

Fail 5 Jan 2015 30,746 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,209 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 28,209 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 22,681 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 18,036 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 18,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 10,524 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 9,984 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 8,335 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 7,302 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 OJY is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OJY, 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 OJY is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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