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SN53 KBE

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,973 mi
Last recorded38,973 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 KBE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 38,973 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 35,329 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 32,866 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 32,252 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 32,252 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 31,582 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 31,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,475 miles

Rear rear tyre worn above legal limit

heated grips wiring insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2019 30,269 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 29,673 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,318 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,886 miles

Centre Rear NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 26,886 miles

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

Centre Rear NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING.

Pass 22 Aug 2015 24,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 23,511 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 23,212 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 23,209 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 7,629 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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SN53 KBE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SN53 KBE, 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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SN53 KBE is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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