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S18 DVL

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,938 mi
Last recorded27,938 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 DVL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 27,938 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 27,926 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake caliper cracked and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 27,670 miles

Central Rear Missing bolt on the rear mudguard (center/front)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 27,192 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 26,150 miles

Front tyre perished slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2021 26,116 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 26,116 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 26,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 26,081 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 26,080 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 26,047 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

split in rear tyre can not see cored, less than 25mm long

Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,039 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 26,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 25,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,016 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 24,343 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 24,343 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,817 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 23,817 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 20,736 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 20,736 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 17,951 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,585 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,755 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 9,972 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 9,972 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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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S18 DVL is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S18 DVL, 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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S18 DVL is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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