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DX54 BYM

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,595 mi
Last recorded62,595 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 BYM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 62,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 62,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 61,505 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 61,490 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 60,849 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 59,636 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 59,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front foot peg bent

Fail 2 May 2017 59,080 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play lower linkage to swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front foot peg bent

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,724 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 58,724 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 58,528 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 44,831 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 27,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 27,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 18,936 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,964 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 8,343 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,343 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 8,156 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 7,886 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 04?

Based on 6,478 MOT tests across 569 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
569
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 124
reflector on motorcycle missing 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Direction indicator not working 22
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 04 reliability report

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DX54 BYM is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,982 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 04 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX54 BYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX54 BYM is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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