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OU04 KYB

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,007 mi
Last recorded30,007 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 KYB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,007 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 30,007 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,093 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 27,005 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,041 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,606 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 15,606 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 10,306 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 4,974 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 4,974 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 379 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 379 miles

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 KYB is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KYB, 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 KYB is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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