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EU04 VVL

2004 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,919 mi
Last recorded36,919 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 VVL
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 36,919 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 36,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 27,338 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 27,321 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 23,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 23,114 miles

Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension rod bolt nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 19,631 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 19,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 18,861 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,829 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 18,829 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,532 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 17,760 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 1,759 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 17,112 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,940 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,485 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,719 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 11,719 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 9,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 3,859 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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EU04 VVL is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EU04 VVL, 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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EU04 VVL is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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