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DU53 BZB

2004 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,732 mi
Last recorded42,732 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 BZB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 42,732 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 42,732 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 36,276 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 35,434 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 33,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 28,374 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 28,366 miles

Central Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 23,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 22,834 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,522 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 21,522 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 16,977 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 15,094 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,927 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 13,927 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 13,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2010 13,448 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,905 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 11,903 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 7,165 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
Full Yamaha R6 reliability report

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DU53 BZB is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DU53 BZB, 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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DU53 BZB is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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