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VX53 UVM

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,895 mi
Last recorded40,895 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 UVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 40,895 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 39,826 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 39,969 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 39,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,084 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 32,881 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 32,089 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,803 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,380 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,014 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 15,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,342 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,815 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 11,403 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 11,274 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Number plate bracket mounting bolt loose

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,865 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 9,844 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 9,539 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 8,802 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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VX53 UVM is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX53 UVM, 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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VX53 UVM is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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