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OU04 BCE

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,375 mi
Last recorded49,375 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 BCE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,375 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 46,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,695 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,220 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,748 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 31,748 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Petrol Tank mounting bolt missing

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

Pass 17 May 2014 31,568 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,742 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,466 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 29,466 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,666 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 23,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,124 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 22,117 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,454 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 BCE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU04 BCE, 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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OU04 BCE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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