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BU04 YFA

2004 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,886 mi
Last recorded34,886 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YFA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 34,886 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 34,082 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 33,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 32,238 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 32,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 31,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 28,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 27,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,783 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,928 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 22,522 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 21,381 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 18,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 May 2012 17,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,684 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 14,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2010 8,964 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 3,007 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 2,747 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 2,093 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 YFA is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFA, 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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What year was BU04 YFA registered?

BU04 YFA is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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