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YK04 HVW

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,487 mi
Last recorded25,487 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 HVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 25,487 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 23,832 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 19,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 13,548 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 13,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 13,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 12,257 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 11,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 10,259 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 7,853 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 6,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 4,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 3,445 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 3,445 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 3,292 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 3,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 3,156 miles

Steering head bearings slight movement.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 2,886 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 2,503 miles

Headrace bearings have slight play.Require adjustment.

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 HVW is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

YK04 HVW is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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