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XCZ 8478

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,426 mi
Last recorded24,426 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 8478
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 24,426 miles

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

Gear change pedal worn

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 22,158 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 20,650 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 19,948 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017
Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,393 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,176 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 39,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,731 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 37,731 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,345 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 17,476 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 16,606 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,070 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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XCZ 8478 is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XCZ 8478, 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 XCZ 8478 registered?

XCZ 8478 is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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