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DE04 YAY

2004 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,123 mi
Last recorded61,123 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 YAY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 61,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 60,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 59,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 58,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 58,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,189 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,558 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

ruuing to fsts

Fail 20 Mar 2015 57,551 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

ruuing to fsts

Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,328 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 56,322 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,173 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 54,173 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,290 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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DE04 YAY is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE04 YAY, 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 DE04 YAY registered?

DE04 YAY is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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