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AY53 NZG

2004 Yamaha R6

Grey Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,963 mi
Last recorded74,963 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NZG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 74,963 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing bolts missing on both sides (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Engine mounting/bracket missing bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2025 63,799 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 51,446 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 44,164 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 31,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front front aluminium headlight frame broken

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 31,539 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators too close together (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Indicators flashing much faster than standard

Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,256 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit minimum limit. (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 31,256 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit minimum limit. (1.1.13 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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AY53 NZG is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Grey with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 15,071 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 NZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AY53 NZG is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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