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OU54 BUE

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,538 mi
Last recorded38,538 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 BUE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,538 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 36,837 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,782 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 32,782 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 37,147 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 28,285 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 28,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 23,140 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 20,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,522 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,550 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,706 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 3,636 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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OU54 BUE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU54 BUE, 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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OU54 BUE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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