Yamaha FZ6

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 600 cc

S18 DVLMOT history

S18 DVL is a black petrol Yamaha FZ6 first used on 12 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 28,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
28,270 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 DVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
FZ6
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 DVL was last recorded at 28,270 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,938 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
332 miles
Average per year
971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,270 miles
  • 2025 – 27,938 miles
  • 2024 – 27,670 miles
  • 2023 – 27,192 miles
  • 2022 – 26,150 miles
  • 2021 – 26,116 miles
  • 2020 – 26,089 miles
  • 2019 – 26,081 miles
  • 2017 – 26,047 miles
  • 2016 – 26,039 miles
  • 2015 – 25,352 miles
  • 2014 – 24,343 miles
  • 2012 – 23,817 miles
  • 2011 – 20,736 miles
  • 2010 – 17,951 miles
  • 2009 – 15,585 miles
  • 2008 – 12,755 miles
  • 2007 – 9,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,270 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,270 miles (+332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    28,270 miles
    Test number
    792846292928
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

  2. Pass27,938 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    27,938 miles
    Test number
    544032770475
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

  3. Fail27,926 miles (+256)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,926 miles
    Test number
    322577808136
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake caliper cracked and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass27,670 miles (+478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    27,670 miles
    Test number
    737391556871
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Missing bolt on the rear mudguard (center/front)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  5. Pass27,192 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    27,192 miles
    Test number
    743566596652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,150 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    26,150 miles
    Test number
    435345899433
    • AdvisoryFront tyre perished slightly

  7. Pass26,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    795568709910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail26,116 miles (+27)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    509920466779
    • DangerousThrottle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass26,089 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,089 miles
    Test number
    820595799862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,081 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    26,081 miles
    Test number
    950390151951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,080 miles (+33)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,080 miles
    Test number
    564837106530
    • MajorRear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass26,047 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,047 miles
    Test number
    261166953850
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisorySplit in rear tyre can not see cored, less than 25mm long

  13. Pass26,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    537522539713
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  14. Fail26,039 miles (+687)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,039 miles
    Test number
    546843668912
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass25,352 miles (+336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,352 miles
    Test number
    713570924082
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  16. Pass25,016 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,016 miles
    Test number
    749252015106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,343 miles
    Test number
    617988634099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  18. Fail24,343 miles (+526)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,343 miles
    Test number
    159966234416
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • FailureRear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  19. Pass23,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,817 miles
    Test number
    726075622308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,817 miles (+3,081)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,817 miles
    Test number
    775948512383
    • FailureSteering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

  21. Pass20,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,736 miles
    Test number
    845373321381
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  22. Fail20,736 miles (+2,785)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,736 miles
    Test number
    336316711355
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureFront Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  23. Pass17,951 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,951 miles
    Test number
    294613400344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,585 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,585 miles
    Test number
    870639299201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,755 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    12,755 miles
    Test number
    474299508491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,972 miles
    Test number
    983721797245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail9,972 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,972 miles
    Test number
    150161397236
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Questions about S18 DVL

Does S18 DVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 DVL is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 DVL?
The MOT on S18 DVL is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 DVL done?
S18 DVL was recorded at 28,270 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 971 miles a year.
Has S18 DVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 DVL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 DVL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S18 DVL find?
S18 DVL passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; rear brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied.

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