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YC53 NWL

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,843 mi
Last recorded23,843 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 NWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 23,843 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 23,843 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,113 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 12,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 11,909 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 11,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,787 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,680 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 10,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,393 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 9,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 8,573 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 8,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 8,407 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 NWL is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NWL, 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 YC53 NWL registered?

YC53 NWL is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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