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CU54 HEJ

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,134 mi
Last recorded51,134 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R614,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 HEJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 51,134 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 49,576 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 48,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 46,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 40,897 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,510 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 37,510 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play dog bone bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 33,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,861 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 31,861 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,844 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 26,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 20,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,342 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,571 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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CU54 HEJ is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CU54 HEJ, 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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What year was CU54 HEJ registered?

CU54 HEJ is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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