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AY53 DFK

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,102 mi
Last recorded27,102 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R614,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DFK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 27,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 27,068 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 26,644 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 26,359 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 23,680 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 21,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 21,811 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 20,075 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

exhaust silencer slightly loose

Fail 12 May 2018 19,781 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

exhaust silencer slightly loose

Pass 6 May 2017 17,855 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside foot peg slightly bent

Fail 6 May 2017 17,855 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside foot peg slightly bent

Pass 14 Apr 2016 15,586 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,149 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 13,130 miles

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2014 9,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 9,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,391 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 6,586 miles

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

chain requires lube

Pass 15 Sep 2007 2,889 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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AY53 DFK is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 14,392 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 DFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY53 DFK is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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