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R9 BUH

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,865 mi
Last recorded35,865 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 BUH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 35,865 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 35,563 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 34,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 32,333 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 28,251 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 26,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,667 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,224 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 15,931 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 9,780 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 9,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 8,652 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,381 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 6,354 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 4,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 2,261 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 2,261 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 2,235 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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R9 BUH is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R9 BUH, 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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R9 BUH is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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