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YK04 HVU

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,983 mi
Last recorded42,983 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 HVU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 42,983 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 42,983 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 39,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 39,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 33,116 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,825 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 27,819 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 23,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 23,709 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 23,700 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 21,794 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 21,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,502 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,820 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 17,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,433 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,429 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 HVU is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

YK04 HVU is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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