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NV53 UAM

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,695 mi
Last recorded41,695 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 UAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 41,695 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 41,151 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 41,149 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 40,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 39,075 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 37,503 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 34,673 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 32,127 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,724 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 30,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,331 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,343 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 18,852 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,564 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,115 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,056 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 15,874 miles

number plate lamp not working

Fail 19 Apr 2008 15,566 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,566 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,212 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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NV53 UAM is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NV53 UAM, 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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NV53 UAM is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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