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WK53 FKV

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,146 mi
Last recorded33,146 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 FKV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 33,146 miles

R/H FORK TUBE IS POOR SEAL MAY HAVE A SHORT SERVICE LIFE

Pass 4 Mar 2024 32,677 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 32,677 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 32,130 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,014 miles

Fork inners are pitted seals may have a short service life.

Fail 10 Nov 2021 31,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fork inners are pitted seals may have a short service life.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,899 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 30,742 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 30,741 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,929 miles

pitting in fork stanchions

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,217 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,058 miles

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

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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WK53 FKV is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WK53 FKV, 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 WK53 FKV registered?

WK53 FKV is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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