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YN04 KOB

2004 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,880 mi
Last recorded38,880 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ616,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 KOB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 38,880 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 38,450 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 38,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,257 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 37,677 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,469 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

slight damage to number plate

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,948 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Mar 2016 36,787 miles

Decelerometer brake test neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.E1c)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure sticking (3.2.A1j)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,120 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,644 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,238 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,678 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,681 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,614 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,022 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,229 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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YN04 KOB is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YN04 KOB, 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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YN04 KOB is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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