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YC53 MPZ

2004 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,029 mi
Last recorded41,029 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer17,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 MPZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6 Fazer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2023 41,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre cracking in tread

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 37,083 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 36,011 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 36,011 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 32,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 31,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight damage to rear tyre.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 31,732 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 30,015 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,834 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,170 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 29,170 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 28,987 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 28,223 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,970 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 25,283 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,283 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,879 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,742 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 18,742 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,872 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 5,296 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,058
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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YC53 MPZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 17,610 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC53 MPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 Fazer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC53 MPZ is a 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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