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YC53 FEW

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,230 mi
Last recorded38,230 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 FEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 38,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,102 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,097 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 34,299 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 33,865 miles

slight bind front wheel

speedo slightly loose

Pass 24 Jun 2017 33,779 miles

speedo loose

Fail 23 Jun 2017 33,773 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

speedo loose

Pass 31 May 2013 33,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,701 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,298 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 27,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 19,965 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,965 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 13,375 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,375 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 2,867 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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YC53 FEW is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC53 FEW, 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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YC53 FEW is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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