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OU04 BBJ

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,577 mi
Last recorded23,577 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 BBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 23,577 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 22,748 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 21,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 19,616 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 19,608 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 17,703 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 16,874 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 180/55-ZR17 Pilot Rd worn down to 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,470 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 16,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 15,092 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,113 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 12,143 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 10,966 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,966 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,517 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 8,066 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 7,869 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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OU04 BBJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OU04 BBJ, 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 OU04 BBJ registered?

OU04 BBJ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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