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NK53 VML

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,554 mi
Last recorded45,554 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 VML
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 45,554 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 44,201 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 43,143 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 41,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 40,465 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 39,125 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 37,668 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,112 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 30,170 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 30,170 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,333 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,603 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,753 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 23,256 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,414 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 16,203 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,203 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,823 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 13,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 10,712 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 VML is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VML, 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 VML is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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