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YC53 RRV

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,847 mi
Last recorded46,847 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 RRV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 46,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,781 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 43,781 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,920 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 41,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,165 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,594 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,707 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,784 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 37,784 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,203 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 34,203 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 34,161 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,364 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,402 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 RRV is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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