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DX04 UPT

2004 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,991 mi
Last recorded43,991 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 UPT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 43,991 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 43,987 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 40,807 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 40,803 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated CLUTCH CABLE EXCESSIVELY STIFF, LIKELY TO BREAK (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 37,708 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 37,706 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 32,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 32,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 27,455 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 27,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 25,377 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 25,377 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 21,330 miles

Rear brake fluid level low but not below minimum level

Pass 14 Nov 2018 15,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 8,680 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 8,650 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 8,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 6,470 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,926 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 5,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 6,204 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 3,726 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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DX04 UPT is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc 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 DX04 UPT, 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 DX04 UPT registered?

DX04 UPT is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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