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NR04 AFZ

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,071 mi
Last recorded43,071 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 AFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 43,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 40,448 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 40,302 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 36,000 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 34,705 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 34,364 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 34,364 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 30,776 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 30,776 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,128 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 29,125 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,953 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 24,470 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,332 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,010 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 21,090 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,770 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 18,959 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 15,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 15,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,310 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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NR04 AFZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NR04 AFZ, 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 NR04 AFZ registered?

NR04 AFZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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