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WU53 EWZ

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,025 mi
Last recorded36,025 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 EWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 36,025 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 36,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 35,422 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 35,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb insecure (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,160 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,076 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,478 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 28,478 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,425 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear mudguard assembly slightly loose

Fail 1 Mar 2014 28,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear mudguard assembly slightly loose

Pass 2 Mar 2013 27,051 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 26,124 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front wheel as long car type valve fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 18,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

long car type valve fitted to rear wheel.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,448 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 7,552 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 4,766 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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WU53 EWZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WU53 EWZ, 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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WU53 EWZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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