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RK04 HCH

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,935 mi
Last recorded45,935 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 HCH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 45,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 45,935 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 45,825 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 45,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,058 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 39,387 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 39,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,794 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 32,507 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,863 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,004 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,215 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,194 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,968 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,146 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 30,278 miles

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

rear number plate light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,278 miles

rear number plate light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2010 15,573 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 11,637 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,355 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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RK04 HCH is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RK04 HCH, 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 RK04 HCH registered?

RK04 HCH is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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