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2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,592 mi
Last recorded42,592 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY300 BKR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 42,592 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 35,365 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 35,345 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 34,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 33,567 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame in places (surface corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre, tread worn slightly uneven (5.2.3 (e))

clutch lever slightly stiff in operation

Pass 9 Apr 2021 32,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 32,280 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 31,220 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 28,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,020 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 28,020 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering screen loose (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2017 27,694 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 27,694 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 27,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 27,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,836 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 26,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 25,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 23,325 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,469 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,287 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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Y300 BKR is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y300 BKR, 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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Y300 BKR is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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