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BU04 YEV

2004 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,190 mi
Last recorded12,190 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YEV
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2009 12,190 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 12,190 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 9,938 miles

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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BU04 YEV is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU04 YEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 YEV registered?

BU04 YEV is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is BU04 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 YEV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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