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YK04 HVN

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,484 mi
Last recorded26,484 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 HVN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 26,484 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 26,469 miles

Front side light taped over.

Pass 28 Mar 2020 26,306 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 26,306 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,617 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 25,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,062 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 25,062 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2016
Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 24,150 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 24,150 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,802 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 20,503 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,897 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,946 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 14,771 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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YK04 HVN is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK04 HVN, 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 YK04 HVN registered?

YK04 HVN is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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